Press Releases
Feb 19, 2013
Rangel Urges Timely Access To Basic, Preventive Healthcare For Women
Issues: Healthcare
"The Access to Birth Control (ABC) Act is central to women's basic health and to the health of her family. It will ensure that women of age will not be denied birth control or emergency contraception by their pharmacist."
Feb 15, 2013
Rangel to Introduce Legislation Reinstating Draft and Requiring Women to Register in Selective Service System
Congressman Charles B. Rangel is introducing legislation on Friday that would reintroduce the draft and would require all women to register for the Selective Service. These two bills aim to challenge the decisions that are made to send our troops into harm's way. Ten years ago on February 15, 2003, fifteen million people across 800 cities protested the invasion of Iraq, making it the largest antiwar rally in history.
Feb 13, 2013
Rangel Response to President's State of the Union Address
"President Barack Obama's speech tonight was a renewed commitment to rebuilding our nation. Strengthening our economy is essential to our stability, and can only be accomplished by creating jobs, rebuilding our middle class, and investing in our future."
Feb 12, 2013
Levin, Rangel Statements on Announced U.S.-E.U. Trade Talks
Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Charles Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statements following the President’s announcement in the State of the Union address that the United States will begin negotiating a trade agreement with the European Union:
Feb 8, 2013
Rangel Salutes Percy Sutton at 2013 Harlem Fine Arts Show Opening Reception
"I am so pleased to be part of this wonderful event that honors my dear, dear friend Percy," said Rangel. "Percy would have been happy to be here. He was a huge advocate for the arts. The arts are a crucial pillar in the development of our communities, our youth, and our culture. That's why I have been committed to protecting funding for the arts and related educational programs. "
Feb 7, 2013
Rangel Celebrates Ground Breaking Ceremony of New Center at DREAM Charter School
"This new Center under construction should be a jewel in the community of East Harlem," said Rangel. "Once completed, it will be the new home to hundreds of Harlem residents. In addition, the programs it offers to the youth will keep countless children off of the streets and away from drugs and violence."
Feb 7, 2013
Rangel Observes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
"Today we recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day as a nationwide effort to mobilize Black communities to get educated, get tested, get involved and get treated to reduce and eliminate the devastating effects of HIV and AIDS."
Feb 4, 2013
Rangel Celebrates Black History Month
"I am proud to join millions of people across the nation to celebrate Black History Month. This year’s theme, “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington,” acknowledges two pivotal impacts on American history.
Feb 1, 2013
Rangel Mourns Loss of Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, former New York City Mayor Edward Koch. With a personality as vibrant as the city he led, Ed was the hero the city needed in challenging times. Most importantly, Ed was a wonderful man and a loyal friend whose loss pains me to bear.
Jan 29, 2013
Rangel Urges Fair Pay for Equal Work
"Today we celebrate the anniversary of another advancement in the fight for women’s equality: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Enacted four years ago by President Barack Obama, just nine days after his inauguration, this law continues to fight for women’s equal pay while challenging the routine financial discrimination against the hardworking, lesser-supported half of the American workforce.
