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February 2, 2010
Rangel: Thousands Of Dollars May Be Available To New Yorkers Through The Earned Income Tax Credit
Congressman Joins Local Elected Officials and Community Leaders in Encouraging Residents to Claim EITC and Use Available Free Tax Preparation Resources. NEW YORK - Congressman Charles B. Rangel, City Council members Inez E. Dickens, Robert Jackson, Melissa Mark-Viverito and Ydanis Rodriguez and New York Assemblymen Adriano Espaillat, Danny O’Donnell and Keith LT Wright were among the several elected leaders Friday that urged New Yorkers not to let a moment go by without claiming every single tax benefit that their hard work had entitled them to on their 2009 taxes — especially the Earned Income Tax Credit.Sponsored by Congressman Rangel and …more

February 1, 2010
Obama Budget Provides Roadmap for Additional Job Creation, Economic Recovery
*Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) said Monday that issued the following statement in response to the release of President Obama’s budget outline for Fiscal Year 2011: * “President Obama’s budget reflects many of the priorities and challenges of our time. The blueprint outlines a straightforward approach focused on job creation, economic security for middle-class families, and restoring America’s fiscal health. I have no doubt this budget will ignite a spirited debate on the future of our nation and I only hope the debate can be more focused on policy than politics. “In the coming weeks I …more

January 27, 2010
W&M: Rangel Says Congress Committed to Job Creation, Economic Recovery
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement in response President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address this evening: “Tonight’s address provided a straightforward, sobering reminder of the challenges we face as a nation. President Obama inherited the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, two wars, and a nation desperate for a leader to rekindle their American dream. Tonight, the President rolled up his sleeves and rolled out specific policy proposals to create jobs, continue our economic recovery and keep American families safe from the threat of terrorism. This economic downturn has lasted …more

January 26, 2010
Rangel Welcomes New AIDS Services In East Harlem
Congressman Charles Rangel welcomed the recent news the AIDS Service Center of New York City (ASCNYC) would be expanding their community based services in Northern Manhattan through the renovation of the newly named Keith Haring ASC Harlem Center. According to New York City’s Department of Health Hygiene & Mental, approximately 14% (14,468 of 104,234) of New Yorkers diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2008 lived in the 15th Congressional District. “I am happy to welcome ASC’s expanded presence in East Harlem,” said Congressman Charles Rangel. “It is essential that we provide these types of services to individuals in Upper Manhattan, and the …more