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- Born: January 3, 1971
- Birth place: New York City, New York
- Representative from New York's 15th District
- Wife: Alma Rangel
- First African-American to chair the Ways and Means Committee
- Fourth longest-serving Democrat in the House
- Earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Valor in the Korean War
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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Democrat Charlie Rangel represents New York's 15th Congressional District in the House and is the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. (This committee is responsible for legislation concerning taxes and many social services, and its members are not allowed to serve in any other committees). Rangel's district, which includes Upper Manhattan and some of Queens, is the smallest, geographically, in the nation.House.gov: Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Personal Background and Military Service
Rangel dropped out of high school at age 16 and soon after joined the U.S. Army. He served as a Sergeant during the Korean War, from 1948 to 1952, in the all-black 503rd Field Artillery Battalion. After leaving the Army, he completed high school and then went on to study law at St. John's University. He worked for a time as Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York.House.gov: Congressman Charles B. RangelPolitical Career
Rangel served for four years in the New York State Assembly before being elected to the House in 1970, where he has worked ever since. In that time, he participated in the impeachment proceedings against Richard Nixon, co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus, encouraged Hillary Rodham Clinton to run for the Senate in New York and has repeatedly fought for the reinstatement of the military draft.Arrests and Controversies
Rangel has been arrested while taking part in a variety of protests, including an anti-apartheid rally in the 1980s and a March 15, 1999 incident at an event in memory of Amadou Diallo, a black man who was shot to death by four white police officers.Time Out New York: The Hot Seat (December 7, 2006)Rangel's somewhat outspoken demeanor has caused controversy in recent years. His targets have ranged from Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, Vice President Dick Cheney (whom Rangel suggested could benefit from treatment for "mental defects") and presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney, whom Rangel mocked in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer.ABC News: Key Clinton Backer Rips Giuliani's Personal Life (October 20, 2007)
In January of 2008, Rangel apologized to Barack Obama for misquoting the candidate's discussion of the role of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement.NY Daily News: Rangel: Obama's MLK Attack 'Absolutely Stupid' (January 14, 2008)
Donations in Question
On July 15, 2008 it was reported that Charles Rangel was allegedly soliciting up to $30 million in donations to fund his own academic center. Reports indicate that this type of fundraising exhibits the potential for companies and investors to feel coerced into donating money due to Rangel's position. The story comes on the heels of a report stating that Rangel rents four apartments and uses one as a campaign office, when the city of New York requires that rent-controlled apartments be used as a primary residence only.FOX News: Report: Rangel Uses Office to Solicit Donations to Academic Center (July 15, 2008)-
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Rangel-ing: Charlie Pays 'Angels' In Ethics Probe - wcbstv.com
CBS 2 HD has learned of more alleged back-door dealings and political power peddling by Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel. The reigning member of Congress' top tax committee is appare...wcbstv.com
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Under Scrutiny, Rangel Is Frayed but Defiant
Associated Press NEW CONGRESSMAN Charles Rangel greeting people on 125th Street in Harlem in 1970 after unseating Adam Clayton Powell Jr. There seems to be ... (November 22, 2009)New York Times -
Charles Rangel faces 'serious' challenge in former staffer
"I think the community is ready to look beyond the current congressperson, Charles Rangel, to a future and the question has always been what happens after ... (November 30, 2009)The Grio -
Fighting Back, Rangel Still Gloomy
There seems to be little joy in being Representative Charles B. Rangel these days. As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Mr. Rangel, ... (November 23, 2009)New York Times -
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Democrats Charles Rangel is being investigated by the House for possible income tax invasion and other alleged financial improprieties. ... (December 04, 2009)Bloomington Pantagraph
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The three stateside Puerto Rican House members have escalated the billion-dollars battle over rum rebates with a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., (November 16, 2009)cdobs.com -
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Charlie Rose - Charles Rangel ; Barney Frank (November 23, 2007) - $24.95
A conversation with Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) Chairman, House Ways and Means Committee. || A conversation with Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) Chair, House Financial Services Committee.<...Amazon
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Obama's fire ignited by political heroes.(POLITICS)(Barack Obama, John Conyers and Charles Rangel): An article from: Jet - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Jet, published by Thomson Gale on November 13, 2006. The length of the article is 923 words. The page length shown above is based on a typi...Amazon
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What is the story behind Charles Frank Holmans $55,000.00 donation to help fund Nashua NHs Historic Holman Stadium in 1937? 2 AnswersWell, took a bit of searching on the subject, but this is what I could find about his connection with the city and the project: "Charles Frank Holman served as ... read more -
OPEN THREAD: News anchor Charles Perez fired after discrimination claims 1 AnswerHe can still file a claim for discrimination, if he can prove that he was demoted because of his sexual orientation. However, I'm not sure he can for the firing... read more -
Do remember reading any books that really inspired you to go beyond what you had imagined you could? 5 AnswersAtlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand. Not so much for the doctrine that this tome has become the bible for, but because of the general message of not living one's life f... read more
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Rangel-ing: Charlie Pays 'Angels' In Ethics Probe - wcbstv.com
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GOP To Draft Resolution Designed To Oust Rep. Rangel - wcbstv.com
Congressional Republicans are again demanding that Congressman Charles Rangel step down as chairman of the House tax writing committee, saying his ethics problems make him the post...wcbstv.com
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Charles Rangel Timeline
- June 11, 1930: Born, New York, New York
- 1948-1954: Serves in U.S. Army
- 1957: Receives Bachelor's Degree from New York Univserity
- 1960: Receives Juris Doctor Degree from St. John's University
- 1966-1970: Serves in New York State Assembly
- 1971-Current: Serves as representative to New York's 15th District


