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June 30, 2009
Rangel's Chief of Staff Retires
Beloved, Respected Hill Veteran, George A. Dalley, To Retire from Hill.Congressman Charles Rangel's Chief of Staff and Counsel George A. Dalley will retire from his post at the end of this month, after an illustrious 30-year career in public service, private law practice, international affairs, and presidential politics.Congressman Rangel shares a laugh with George Dalley at the latter's retirement celebration.Mr. Dalley served in Congressman Rangel's office in the early '70s, again in the mid '80s, and rejoined his staff in 2001 as director of the Congressman's offices and his senior advisor. In the 1980s, Mr. Dalley played an integral role …more

June 24, 2009
Tejeda Post Office To Remain Open
Congressman Charles Rangel announced Wednesday that he had received word from United States Postal Service (USPS) that a tentative deal had been reached to extend the lease of the Riayan Tejeda Post Office at its current location. The potential agreement ends the threat of eminent closure of one of Manhattan’s busiest postal facilities.The lease on the post office was set to expire June 26. The tentative agreement between the USPS and the Williams Real Estate Company ensures that the facility will remain open while a final agreement is negotiated and ratified by the U.S. Postmaster General. While details about the plan have not …more

June 18, 2009
New State Department Building to Honor Late Ron Brown
Rangel’s Bill On Its Way To the President's Desk After Unanimously Passing the Senate Wednesday Night.Congressman Charles B. Rangel on Thursday announced that the United States Senate passed legislation designating a new State Department building in New York City after late Commerce Department Secretary and New York resident Ron Brown. The bill, originally introduced by Congressman Rangel and championed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and California Senator Barbara Boxer, passed the Senate unanimously Wednesday night. "This bill, which I have introduced in the past three Congresses, is long overdue," said Rangel. "Thanks to the leadership of Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer, and …more

June 15, 2009
Rangel Announces New Small Business Lending Program
Many local small businesses may soon be eligible for interest-free loans under a new program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Congressman Rangel announced today.  The newly launched “America’s Recovery Capital” (ARC) program allows small firms to take out loans of $35,000 to pay down existing business debts.  Borrowers pay no interest on the ARC loans and repayment does not begin for one year.   The loan program was established through the ARRA, which the President signed into law in February.  Congressman Rangel said the new loans are part of Democrats’ ongoing work to help rebuild the economy.  …more