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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.
Last Christmas the gift that we gave to the unemployed was the shock of their lives, as they thought that the Congress would not extend the unemployment compensation. So this morning, I'm joining with Congressmen Stark, Doggett, Levin, and…
And my colleagues, as we see the Nation going through such pain, I rise once again to see why we can't get along, why Republicans and Democrats find it almost impossible to try to raise some solutions to the problems we face. There is no…
It appeared sometime yesterday that the Congressional Budget Office looked at statistically where the wealth of this country is being held and came to the conclusion that 1 percent of America's high earners have 42 percent of the Nation's…
What do you think our attitude is bipartisanly here, as it relates to Chinese currency and intellectual property? What do you think it is?
Why can't we do more of it? Why can't we get their attention? Why can't we cause a fight and not threaten a trade war, but threaten to bring honesty, sincerity, and equality to the World Trade Organization, where a lot of us voted to allow…
I am just saying that, suppose we know that there is a technology that they just put their finger up their nose and say, Hey, that is pretty good. I am going to use it, and I am going to include it in something that your people want to buy…
We don't need any legislation. You are pretty proud of the job you are doing diplomatically with China.
Having said all of that, if, indeed, as Congressman Levin has said, that we can identify the technology that they are stealing, that this is having a severe impact on our ability to compete, why don't we just identify what it is and put a…
And my colleagues, I stand once again to make a plea to our spiritual leaders throughout the United States to be heard and to speak out against the gridlock that exists here in the United States Congress. I do this feeling very comfortable…
This morning I was pleased to see that the Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized in order to influence Washington as it relates to the question of same-sex marriage and abortion. I think that we all agree that these are moral issues…
I come to the floor on this noncontroversial bill and as a proud member of the Ways and Means Committee to show the Congress and the country that we are concerned about more than just taxes. I want to thank Mr. Davis for his leadership in…
I have been a strong advocate of tax reform, I think it increases revenue. It is fair. It is more equitable.
Chairman Rangel's reduction of the corporate income tax rate from 35 to 33 percent in fact drew Heritage's praise.
The President's proposal would jump-start our economy and create jobs for American workers.
The reality is that there is simply no consensus in the economics profession about how businesses and individuals will respond to changes in policy.
I thank you for the great privilege of bringing to you our newly elected Member, the Honorable Bob Turner. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from New York is recognized. {time} 1100
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Most of us know that we are so honored to be Members of this august body and that whenever we have an election, the winners clearly are Members of the Congress, the Constitution, and our great country. We from New…
I rise against this resolution. I had thought that the Congress had already passed this very, very embarrassing experience. When you read the papers today and see the pain that exists throughout these United States, it is not Republican or…
While I stand on this floor as an American and a person that loves this Congress so much, I'm embarrassed also as a Member that a President of the United States would have his domestic and foreign policy actually held hostage, because with…
I yield to the distinguished chairman of this great committee. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the patriotism that you have shown not only to the committee and the Republican Party but to this great country over the…
My colleagues, I'm voting against the rule because, in the later years in this Congress, I've seen a whole lot of things, but it's never been this polarized, it's never been in terms of attacking a President, and it's never been risking…
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