John Boehner: Rangel, Waters Should Face Ethics Trials Before Election
Filed under: Republicans, The Capitolist, 2010 Elections, EthicsThe minority leader and other Republicans say the House Ethics Committee should "stop stalling and complete these trials" of the Democratic lawmakers before voters go to the polls on Nov. ...
Washington in 60 Seconds: Davids Meet Goliath in Politics Today
Filed under: The CapitolistIn primary elections today, Christine O'Donnell faces Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware, Reshma Saujani challenges Carolyn Maloney in New York and Adrian Fenty and Charlie Rangel try to keep their jobs in Washington and New York, ...
As Charlie Rangel Awaits Ethics Charges, Pelosi Says, ‘We Drained the Swamp’
Charges will be formally announced Thursday afternoon. What happens next is up to Rangel and the House Ethics Committee. It could get ugly. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Charlie Rangel Reveals at Least $500K in Additional Income
Filed under: Democrats, Scandal
Rep. Charlie Rangel, the Democratic chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has revised his 2007 income report to include more than half a million dollars in additional income. The exact amount is not known, as the report only includes income ranges; Rangel's additional income...Charlie Rangel Should Step Down as Committee Chairman, Post Editorial Says
Filed under: Democrats, Breaking News, Scandal, Gaffes, Investigations
In an editorial in Friday's paper, the Washington Post called amended tax documents released by Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) a "treasure trove of outrage," and reiterated its call for Rangel to step down as chairman of the House...
Charlie Rangel Slams New York Post for Investigating Finances
Filed under: Democrats, Scandal, Media, Viral Video
Asked about his failure to disclose some $700,000 in assets, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) said that there is "nothing to discuss," and blamed the New York Post for launching a smear campaign against him. "I think it's totally unfair for...In Defense of Wilson, GOP Calls Out Charlie Rangel and Jack Murtha
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, The Capitolist
GOP Chairman Michael Steele ratcheted up the rhetoric this afternoon as a potential House vote rebuking Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) loomed over the chamber.
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, Barack Obama, Economy, Investigations, Taxes, CongressIs It Time for Charlie Rangel to Go?
Should he stay or should he go?
Here's the charge: As detailed below, New York Democratic Congressman Charles B. Rangel has...
Ethics Panel Concludes Charlie Rangel Broke House Rules
Filed under: Democrats, Scandal, Investigations, Taxes
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) broke congressional rules by failing to disclose the financial details of a trip to the Caribbean, a House ethics committee concluded Thursday. The finding was...
Charlie Rangel to Take ‘Leave of Absence’ from Ways and Means Committee
Filed under: House, Scandal, Investigations, Taxes
Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) is temporarily stepping down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, days after being admonished by an ethics panel for taking two corporate-sponsored trips to the Caribbean...Charlie Rangel Steps Down as Ways and Means Chairman
Filed under: House, Scandal, Investigations, Taxes
Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) has temporarily given up his chairmanship of the House Ways and Means Committee, days after being admonished by an ethics panel for taking two corporate-sponsored trips to the Caribbean...Follow seriouslypolitics on Twitter!
