Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. José Serrano [D, NY-16]

How long can Supremes avoid eligibility?

2012-05-31T19:56:30Z

The justice appeared before a U.S. House subcommittee when the issue arose. Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Jose Serrano, D-N.Y., raised the issue amid a discussion on racial diversity in the judiciary. “I’m still waiting for the [court decision] on whether

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Rangel: 'If not me, who?'

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...has touted the nods of Bronx-based and Latino politicians, including Bronx Councilman Oliver Koppell and former Bronx presidents Adolfo Carrion and Freddy Ferrer. Rangel has the backing of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Rep. José Serrano, D-N.Y..

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Mike Coffman struggles to find a cure for acute birtheritis

2012-05-24T07:54:40Z

Rangel also picked up the backing of Rep. Jose Serrano—not exactly surprising, since they are colleagues in the House. But Rangel's biggest weakness is among Hispanic voters, and Serrano, who is of Puerto Rican descent, represents a small ...

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Charlie Rangel's Career Might Be in Peril

2012-05-24T01:00:00Z

...of New York City Councilman Oliver Koppell, who represents parts of the Bronx, and Rangel rolling out support from Rep. José Serrano (D-N.Y.) and Adam Clayton Powell IV, his 2010 primary opponent and the namesake of his predecessor. On Capitol Hill, so

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Rangel Opens Up About Hispanic Father

2012-05-23T01:14:59Z

As a result, the Congressman has begun to open up about his Puerto Rican father. At City Hall Tuesday, Congressman Jose Serrano referred to Rangel as Latino and stressed his advocacy on behalf of Puerto Rico. Rangel said he never spoke about his background

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Rangel Opens Up About Hispanic Father

2012-05-23T01:07:49Z

Rangel Opens Up About Hispanic Father

2012-05-23T01:00:40Z

Charles Rangel touts his Puerto Rican roots in primary battle against Latino challenger Adriano Espaillat

2012-05-23T00:46:21Z

“I’ve really tried also to track down the name.” The 81-year-old picked up the endorsement of Rep. Jose Serrano (D-Bronx) at City Hall. Serrano asked supporters to consider Rangel “no different than Serrano.” Rangel is being challenged ...

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Rangel V. Espaillat: The Battle Of The Bronx

2012-05-22T23:49:05Z

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel on Tuesday picked up the support of Rep. Jose Serrano. It's another key get as Rangel and insurgent state Sen. Adriano Espaillat fight it out for primacy in the fast-approaching primary. Meanwhile ...

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Rangel Opens Up About Hispanic Father

2012-05-22T22:37:30Z

Charlie Rangel’s Career Might Be in Peril

2012-05-22T19:52:52Z

The endorsement war heated up in recent days with Espaillat announcing the backing of New York City Councilman Oliver Koppell, who represents parts of the Bronx, and Rangel rolling out support from Rep. José Serrano (D-N.Y.) and Adam Clayton Powell IV ...

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Rangel talks about his absent father, but not his villa

2012-05-22T13:12:00Z

At a press conference in front of City Hall today where he picked up the endorsement of Rep. Jose Serrano, Rep. Charlie Rangel was asked if his strong advocacy of Puerto Rican issues was "because you are half Puerto Rican." Rangel, seated on a stool ...

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Silver, the third man, applies the breaks

2012-05-22T08:04:11Z

10 a.m. Bloomberg participates in a panel discussion about immigration policy at 242 West 41st Street. 11 a.m. Rep. Jose Serrano will endorse Rep. Charlie Rangel on the City Hall steps. 12:30 p.m. Bloomberg speaks at the Broadway Association's annual ...

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Citing ‘A New District,’ Koppell Endorses Espaillat

2012-05-21T14:46:14Z

“I appreciate and commend Congressman Charlie Rangel’s long service in ... notably Councilwoman Melissa Mark Viverito and State Senator Jose Serrano, who both represent the East Harlem portion of the district. He wrote on his campaign ...

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Bronx Councilman Koppell Backs Adriano Espaillat For Congress

2012-05-20T19:55:14Z

Current Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is backing Rangel. Bronx Congressman Jose Serrano will announce his support Tuesday. One person staying out of the race is former President Bill Clinton, who endorsed Rangel last time around. This time, one of his .

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Bronx Councilman Koppell Backs Adriano Espaillat For Congress

2012-05-19T19:56:25Z

El Barrio Comes Out For Rangel, Who Knocks Espaillat Over SuperPAC Support

2012-05-18T18:03:04Z

State Senator Jose Serrano and Assembly member Robert Rodriguez (who, it should be noted, already endorsed the Congressman.) The Rangel camp are filling out the stage with a number of electeds closer to his central Harlem base, including State Sen.

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House Passes Funding for LSC After Turning Back Amendments

2012-05-16T03:17:49Z

Rep. Austin Scott’s ( R-Ga ... Reps. Norm Dicks ( D-Wash. ), Jose Serrano ( D-N.Y. ), Steve Cohen ( D-Tenn. ) and Bobby Scott ( D-Va. ) also took to the floor in support of Legal Services. “I want to thank Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah ...

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Immigration Opponents' Bricks Repurposed For A Respectful Bronx Artwork

2012-05-13T12:11:05Z

Bronx Congressman Jose Serrano became angry and collected 273 bricks, which were transformed into an art installation at Hostos Community College in Mott Haven, Bronx. "I was able to tell them, 'You sent these to me in anger and I'm returning them to you .

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House Democrats Target Overdraft Fees

2012-05-11T09:28:49Z

According to Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) and 46 co-sponsoring House ... Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.), David Cicilline (D-R.I.), John Dingell (D-Mich.), Brad Miller (D-N.C.), Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.),

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