Charles Rangel
Embattled Rangel holds birthday gala — but unclear who’s coming
CNN – Embattled lawmaker Charlie Rangel, who is embroiled in an ethics investigation, celebrates his 80th birthday Wednesday — but the event may lack much of its promised luster. The “birthday gala” is being held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, a day after the 20-term congressman apologized on the House floor for [...]
NY Rep. Rangel ‘not very’ optimistic about a deal
New York Democrat Charles Rangel says he is not very optimistic that he will avoid a House trial on ethics violations. Rangel told reporters after an event with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday that he is hoping for an agreement. But he said he’s “not very” optimistic that will happen. He said [...]
Calls for Rangel to quit could escalate if no deal
The calls from fellow Democrats for New York Rep. Charles Rangel to resign could quickly turn from a trickle to a flood unless he can quickly negotiate a plea bargain to prevent a congressional trial on allegations of ethical misconduct. With elections nearing, fellow Democrats don’t relish the spectacle of that trial. Thursday is a [...]
Warnings for Rangel between the lines
House Democratic leaders who promised to “drain the swamp” of corrupt Washington are doing a delicate rhetorical dance around one of their own, 20-term Rep. Charlie Rangel, as he faces a public trial on ethical misdeeds during a high-stakes midterm election. They can’t pressure the former Ways and Means chairman to strike a deal or [...]
Rangel, ethics committee in last-minute bargaining
The Associated Press has learned that New York Democrat Charles Rangel is making a last-minute effort to settle his ethics case. A settlement would mean that Rangel must agree that he committed some ethical misconduct. The talks were confirmed by people familiar with the situation, but who were not authorized to be quoted by name. [...]
