In order to avoid my colleagues having to defend me during their elections, I have this morning sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi, asking her to grant me a leave of absence, until such time as the Ethics Committee completes its work.
Rangel announces his temporary leave of absence to avoid putting his colleagues in a difficult position during elections amid ongoing ethics investigations.
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