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August 6, 2009
Congressman Rangel Applauds Sotomayor Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement moments after the United States Senate voted to confirm U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals Justice Sonia Sotomayor to be an Associate Justice to the U.S. Supreme Court:"The United States Senate voted today to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.  A New York City native of Puerto Rican heritage, …more

July 30, 2009
Recovery Act Working in Upper Manhattan
Less than six months into law, Economic Stimulus has invested more than $46 million in recovery projects for the community.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has committed $46.6 million to the 15th Congressional District of New York as of the end of May 2009, according to the Office of the Vice President which oversees the implementation of the Recovery Act.  …more

July 30, 2009
Congressman Rangel Mourns the Death Of NYS State Senator Olga A. Mendez
Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement on the death of community leader and former New York State Senator Olga A. Mendez. Mendez, who passed away July 29 after a long battle with breast cancer, was the first Puerto Rican elected to a state legislature, serving East Harlem and parts of the South Bronx from 1978 - 2004:"Olga Mendez was …more

July 28, 2009
Rangel Cosponsors Bill Honoring Enslaved Blacks Who Built Capitol
Congressman Charles Rangel last week joined an effort in the House to commemorate the enslaved Blacks who built the U.S. Capitol by constructing a statue in their honor in the Capitol's Emancipation Hall. “Thousands of Black men and women held in bondage lent their bodies and their lives to the construction of the Capitol building,” Rangel said. “A statue in …more

July 27, 2009
House Passes Rangel Amendment Postponing Community Service Requirement for Public Housing Residents
Thanks to the efforts of Congressman Charles B. Rangel, the U.S. House of Representatives passed housing legislation last week that would temporally suspend the community service requirement for public housing residents across the nation. The Rangel-sponsored amendment to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act would temporarily exempt residents from the current requirement of eight hours every month by …more

July 24, 2009
Senate Passes Rangel Bill to Honor Korean War Veterans; Goes to White House for President's Signature
The United States Senate passed a bill today sponsored by Congressman Rangel to add National Korean War Armistice Day, July 27, to the short list of calendar dates that the American flag should be especially displayed on buildings.  The legislation will now go to the White House for President Obama to sign into law.The Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (H.R. …more

July 15, 2009
Rangel Takes Lead on Health Reform
Historic legislation will reduce out-of-control costs, improve choices for patients, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Democratic leaders joined Congressman Charles Rangel Tuesday in announcing healthcare legislation that will provide affordable, quality care for the vast majority of all Americans. “Reforming America’s health care system to control costs and improve access to quality affordable care is not only …more

June 30, 2009
Rangel's Chief of Staff Retires
Beloved, Respected Hill Veteran, George A. Dalley, To Retire from Hill.Congressman Charles Rangel's Chief of Staff and Counsel George A. Dalley will retire from his post at the end of this month, after an illustrious 30-year career in public service, private law practice, international affairs, and presidential politics.Congressman Rangel shares a laugh with George Dalley at the latter's retirement celebration.Mr. …more

June 24, 2009
Tejeda Post Office To Remain Open
Congressman Charles Rangel announced Wednesday that he had received word from United States Postal Service (USPS) that a tentative deal had been reached to extend the lease of the Riayan Tejeda Post Office at its current location. The potential agreement ends the threat of eminent closure of one of Manhattan’s busiest postal facilities.The lease on the post office was set …more

June 18, 2009
New State Department Building to Honor Late Ron Brown
Rangel’s Bill On Its Way To the President's Desk After Unanimously Passing the Senate Wednesday Night.Congressman Charles B. Rangel on Thursday announced that the United States Senate passed legislation designating a new State Department building in New York City after late Commerce Department Secretary and New York resident Ron Brown. The bill, originally introduced by Congressman Rangel and championed by …more

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