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Charles Rangel is a former U.S. Representative who served New York's 15th congressional district from 1971 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Rangel was known for his advocacy on issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, and civil rights. He played a significant role in shaping policies related to the urban community and was a prominent figure in the Congressional Black Caucus. Rangel also served as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he was involved in tax legislation and social security reform.
Let me thank you sincerely. It looks like it is going to be pretty lonesome in this House. I have been looking since I have returned from the recess to see how a nation that is about to embark on another intrusion, military intrusion, what…
I sincerely thank the gentleman from Nevada for this opportunity to support H.R. 4443, naming a post office in my district after a fallen hero who, as was reported by the chairman, came to this country as a kid on August 24, 1984, with his…
I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I don't know how we can possibly frame a parliamentary inquiry to find out exactly what is in the underlying bill that we are asked to pass or vote against this rule. In any event, I…
May I further inquire, we are not asking you to opine anything, Mr. Speaker. We are asking you to tell us exactly what we will be debating. If we don't know what we are going to be debating--I am not asking the Speaker to tell us what is…
Debate on what, Mr. Speaker? Just tell me what will we be debating on? That is my question. You tell me what the Members will be debating on, and I am satisfied. I don't want you to opine. I want you to tell me what is going to be in the…
This rule, exactly what bill is it that we are going to vote for or against as relates to the rule? Because depending on the substance of the bill, it is going to determine whether I vote for or against the rule. If they are not prepared…
I have a parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York will state his parliamentary inquiry.
Mr. Levin has said that this change in the law and to remove the marriage penalty allows people making between $150,000 and $205,000 to become eligible for the tax credit. It also says that a family making $160,000 a year would receive a…
To the Chair, I ask that perhaps we can ask someone from the majority as to whether or not the accusation made by the ranking member of the Ways and Means is correct. To the Chair, I ask that the attention of the majority be given to the…
It is amazing how any bill that reaches the House, all you have to do is put a title on it and then not read it, and you think you have got something going. Listen to the way this bill, H.R. 3393, is described. It sounds like the committee…
They said you have a 4-year cap on the education. I was shocked to be reminded that I hadn't completed high school. I had to complete 2 years of high school and 4 years of college. Instead of telling me that, I found out the hard way that…
Let me really thank the gentleman from Nevada for constantly reminding us of what a great country we live in and how it can be so improved. Mr. Speaker, in having fought in the war--screaming and yelling and complaining, but recognizing…
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