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November 7, 2009
House Passes Historic Health Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – For the first time in America’s history, all Americans will have access to quality, affordable health care under updated health insurance reform legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The legislation will cover 96 percent of Americans by 2015, while reducing the deficit by tens of billions of dollars over the next decade. The House approved the measure by a vote of 220 to 215. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), blends and revises the three versions of reform legislation passed by the House committees of jurisdiction in July. It embodies President …more

November 5, 2009
House Passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved essential legislation to stimulate the economy and provide stability to American families. The House Passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 403 to 12. The legislation will help continue America’s economic recovery by extending unemployment benefits for millions of workers looking for jobs, as well as extending, expanding and improving the homebuyer tax credit, and providing tax relief for military families and businesses. Many of the provisions in today’s legislation originated in the Committee on Ways and Means, and …more

October 29, 2009
W&M: Rangel and House Leaders Introduce Historic Bill to Provide Quality, Affordable Health Care
For the first time in U.S. history, all Americans would have access to quality, affordable health care under updated health insurance reform legislation unveiled by House Democrats today. The House is expected to debate and vote on the legislation next week. The Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), which blends and updates the three versions of previous bills passed by the House committees of jurisdiction in July, embodies President Obama’s key goals for health reform. It will slow the growth in out-of-control costs, introduce competition into the health care marketplace to keep coverage affordable and insurers honest, protect …more

October 28, 2009
Rangel Praises President Obama for Providing Emergency Aid to Puerto Rico
Congressman Charles B. Rangel applauded the Obama Administration's swift decision to provide emergency aid to Puerto Rico in light of a weekend fire that has caused millions in damages and forced hundreds from their homes. "President Obama has rightfully stepped in and assured our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico that the economic downturn will not stop us from doing the right thing," said Rangel. "Federal aid will be available to help Gov. Luis Fortuño and other local agencies respond to this disaster. Rangel said that his office was working with leaders in Puerto Rico and on the U.S. mainland to …more