5/08/08
Op-Ed:The Media Intrudes On The Race
"With its fixation on the Rev. Jeremiah Wright controversy, the media is not only intruding on the confidential relationship between religious leaders and worshippers, it is muddying the discussion of the issues that voters really want to hear about. The intrusion of the press into that sacred relationship may come back to haunt us.” Full Story

04/28/08
Rangel Encourages More Public-Private Partnerships
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) applauds the Business Roundtable’s AMERICA 21 initiative, which is aimed at easing worker anxiety and maintaining American competitiveness in the rapidly-changing international economy.Full Story

4/25/08
Rangel Calls For An Investment in the Middle Class
"I am proud of our unity and our ability to move in a timely fashion to stimulate the economy," said Rep. Rangel, "but I am also ashamed that we have a system in place that mis-distributes wealth and keeps the middle class from affording their basic needs.” Full Story

4/10/2008
House Rule Allows for Consultation on Colombia FTA
The House of Representatives votes to remove the Colombia FTA from timelines imposed by the Bush Administration, allowing Congressional members to to better understand the bill and facilitate discussion. Full Story | Rangel Statement on Colombia Trade Agreement

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