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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.
I came to this empty Chamber to discuss the issues of jobs and also the unemployment compensation extension, as well as taxes. As I neared the well, I heard one of our esteemed Members condemning the President for persecuting religion in a…
Recently, the President of the United States indicated that he will be sending legislation to the Congress in order to get America back to work. He also indicated that he would use the powers of the executive branch where there was no…
I am deeply grateful for the leadership of Chairman Tiberi and Congressman McDermott, the lead sponsors of ASRA.
How much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.
Well, rules are rules, and they have to be followed. I had really hoped that given my long acquaintance with Ed Jenkins that I would have the opportunity to share with his family and those that knew him. Unfortunately, those of us that…
Could the Chair tell me what request you might entertain so I can share my views for the late Ed Jenkins? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.
I would like to request the Chair recognize me for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain the gentleman's request at this time.
I would like unanimous consent that we extend it to 2 minutes additional. This is the end of it for Ed Jenkins, and I did not know. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair cannot entertain the gentleman's request.
Let me thank the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands for having the foresight to try to protect our Constitution and the voting rights that all Americans are entitled to. Before I get into the subject matter, I would like to really first…
I was awed in listening to my friend, Congressman Paul. He usually comes up with some farfetched ideas that I have no idea what he's talking about. But the truth of the matter is that he is right. America is walking down a very serious…
I am amazed at the ability of the majority to change its position so fast. Sometimes I wish Democrats had the ability to do this. It wasn't too long ago that there was objection for the taxpayers holiday because of the impact on Social…
Well, with all respect to my chairman, I withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York withdraws his reservation of objection. Without objection, the request is granted. There was no objection. The SPEAKER…
I said I reserved it. Maybe I didn't make it clear what my position was. I was reserving the right to object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Regular order has been demanded. Unless the unanimous-consent request is withdrawn, the gentleman from…
Reserving the right to object, and I probably won't object, but if the chairman is asking to put in the Record the people that support the awkward position that the majority has taken, my question would be, would we be allowed to put in…
I rise, Madam Speaker, to share with the House the importance of extended unemployment insurance, increasing disposable income, and to try desperately hard to shatter the myth that some of the opponents of extended unemployment have…
As we move toward the close of this congressional session, I have been embarrassed at the number of people that have recognized me and ask, What's wrong with the government? What's wrong with the Congress? Why can't you people get along…
Let me thank so much for the sensitivity and support that the gentlelady from Florida and chairman of this committee, for the strong support and the friendship that you've extended not only to me but to the people that you have felt their…
I was walking through the Cannon Building to get to one of the television stations when an older gentleman stopped me and asked me whether or not they were going to provide the unemployment tax benefits to them. He was trying to find out…
Well, it looks like this august body will continue to work until we find some solutions to the problems facing the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, their homes, their savings through no fault of their own and have limited…
I have been so moved by the preceding gentleman's remarks about the good work that Americans can do, especially when the argument is which side are we on, terrorism or freedom. I don't know how many cases in the world that the United…
My colleagues, I once again rise asking that we immediately consider extending the Federal Unemployment Compensation Act. It seems as though I walked into this movie before, last year, and we were begging once again that we throw away the…
At a time that government is held in such low esteem, it's time that we all really say to each other that we all love America and we respect America. And all over the world people are just trying to get here. Recently, we talked about In…
My colleagues, some of you may have read that the protesters at Wall Street are now being subjected to attacks by the police and law enforcement for loitering and other violations. There is no question in anyone's mind that the right to…
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