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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.
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…
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…
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…
I congratulate the work that the World Trade Organization is doing and you guiding America for fairness and equity.
Congressman Rangel has been in office too long. He is too disconnected. He is too old. He is too far removed from the district.
I have the same anticipation about this race as all of you. And so we don't need a whole lot of numbers to tell you how good we feel, how proud we feel. We were able to bring together people and cultures.
Companion bills were introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY).
if there is no reason why we should not expand these exports, I think that, under American system, you have to be heard.
We want to make certain that the President is able to authorize the negotiations of deals that are good for the American people in international trade.
Do any of you, as exporters, see any sound economic or political reasons why we should continue the embargo against Cuba?
I assume, by your silence, that all of you think that it would be sound trade policy for us to resume negotiation with Cuba.
In my view, the embargo is not working, not for the Cuban people, and certainly not for Americans.
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…
I am opposed to this bill because I didn't think it was honest with the American people, and the chairman says he wants to be honest. I am just surprised that he is responding to this, because I don't think too many people believe this is…
I want to thank you so much for pulling together this special hour. I got from New York a little late, and in working, I turned on the TV and saw these eloquent spokespeople, and I am just so glad I got here in time before our time has…
If you can bring Republicans and Democrats together on this bill, that would be fantastic.
I just don't know what part of the Constitution the gentleman doesn't understand, but the truth of the matter is that this law passed the House of Representatives, passed the Senate, was signed into law, and verified by the United States…
At this time, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman), the former chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee that played such an important role in bringing this historic legislation to the floor and to the law…
I think it is premature for me to say too many kind things about you before this session is over.
I yield myself, Mr. Speaker, such time as I may consume. I think, Mr. Speaker, this is about the 52nd time that the Republican majority has attempted to either repeal or derail the Affordable Care Act. I don't know why they do it so often…
Thank you, Chairman Levin. Mr. Speaker, this bill has nothing to do with paying the doctors who work every day in giving medical care to Medicare patients. It has to do with destroying the Affordable Care Act for the 51st time. I am…
Well, is there any reason to believe that Republicans are not in need of health insurance or they don't have preconditions or that they all are insured?
I just want to make the point that we are 2 weeks away from the end of the 6-month open enrollment.
Have there been any suggestions from the Republicans as to how we can improve upon this bill--that is, the provision to provide health care for everyone?
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