Rangel is back. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, who stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in March 2010, is reclaiming some authority on the panel. Rangel will be the top Democrat on the trade...
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Rep. Charlie Rangel with an aide at a House Ways and Means committee markup of H.J.Res.118, a resolution of disapproval of the Obama administration's proposed plan to waive successful welfare work requirements.
Rangel’s Return: Trade Voice Granted
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The joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill.
Washington Daybook: `Crazies’
The House plans to end its legislative work today so lawmakers can campaign for re-election, and the Australian government sent House Republicans a little going away present. Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan said “cranks and crazies” in the Republican Party have...
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Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who was convicted in 2006 on charges of fraud, corruption and conspiracy, speaks at Public Citizen, a consumer rights advocacy group, in Washington, on Feb. 6, 2012.
Convicted Ex-Lobbyist Abramoff Attends RNC to Offer Ethics Advice
The Republican National Convention offers delegates and elected officials not only the chance to rub elbows with lobbyists, but also with at least one convicted ex-lobbyist. Jack Abramoff is in Tampa. He arrived yesterday — flying into town first class —...
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