“It's such a great honor to have Secretary Hillary Clinton recognize the numerous contributions this program has made globally,” Rangel commented. “I'm very proud of the outstanding young students who are in or have completed the Rangel Fellowship program. Their backgrounds truly reflect what America looks like and I'm glad the world is able to see the beautiful mosaic that comprises our nation's diversity."
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Representative Charles B. Rangel
Representing the 15th Congressional District of New York
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This is a very important time in American history. In a world where we are continuously faced with global economic and security challenges, America cannot afford to have a leader who merely offers empty and belligerent rhetoric. That is a threat to our national security.”
"Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity for us to become more conscious of the silent suffering of victims of domestic violence that devastates individuals, families, and communities. With nearly 5.3 million domestic violence incidents each year, this is a serious problem we must address as a society."
Numbers don't lie; the drop in unemployment rate to 7.8 percent in August shows that President Barack Obama's economic plan to get America working again and rebuild our economy is working.
“Tonight’s debate between President Obama and Governor Romney makes the choice clear and easy for the American people. The Governor plans to roll back the progress we have made as a nation under President Obama to bring fairness and opportunity for all Americans."
“The Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Crisis Line and Make the Connection campaigns have been effective tools for improving the well-being of our veterans,” said Rangel. “Together, these two awareness campaigns play a key role in the efforts to help many of our nation's heroes overcome their mental health challenges."
“While 35 years have passed since the Hyde Amendment was adopted, many of my Republican Colleagues continue to push for an outdated agenda that harms women by limiting their access to healthcare and their right to choose."
Congressman Rangel welcomed the recent announcement made by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, that enrollment in the Medicare Advantage (MA) program is projected to increase by 11 percent in the next year with premiums remaining steady.
“Suicide Prevention Month is a time that we take each year to remember that many soldiers return home from foreign battlefields with an array of mental health problems."
“Secretary Napolitano’s recent announcement shows that when we work together we can accomplish anything. Up until this announcement, our outdated immigration laws have been tearing apart our families and separating citizens from loved ones. Families are the cornerstone of our great nation and it is important that we work keep all families -- LGBT or straight -- intact."