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November 18, 2009
W&M: Rangel, Commitee Leaders Call for Analysis of Recent Drug Price Increases
Leaders of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) last night requesting an expedited report on recent trends in prescription drug pricing. The letter, authored by Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-CA), Chair of the Energy …more

November 18, 2009
Rangel: House-Approved Health Reform Strengthen Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement in support of provisions in the House-approved Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) that increase access to Medicaid and reduce Medicare Part D costs for people living with HIV/AIDS. The bill passed the House on Saturday, Nov. 7, by a vote of 220 to 215:"With the passage of the health …more

November 7, 2009
W&M: House Passes Historic Health Reform Bill
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 …more

November 5, 2009
House Passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
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 …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 …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 …more

October 27, 2009
Rangel Applauds President Obama's New Small Business Lending Initiatives, Supports Similar Legislation in the House
Congressman Charles B. Rangel issued the following statement today on the House's consideration of comprehensive legislation that would increase credit to small businesses: "Last week, President Obama announced a package of initiatives that will increase credit to small businesses by providing incentives for community institutions to lend in low- and moderate-income areas.  To complement the President's efforts, the House will …more

October 22, 2009
Rangel Votes to Fund, Extend Country's Largest HIV/AIDS Treatment Program
Congressman Charles B. Rangel applauded yesterday the four-year extension of the largest federally funded HIV/AIDS treatment program in the country − a measure that was approved by the House by a strong 408-to-9 vote. The program, called the Ryan White program, funds services that improve the availability of care for low-income, uninsured, and under-insured people with HIV/AIDS. It also provides …more

October 22, 2009
Rangel Urges Contemplation, Zero Tolerance during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Congressman Charles Rangel issued the following statement today in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, observed in October:"For far too long, domestic violence has torn families apart, affected whole communities, and subjected millions of women, children, and men to the constant threat of bodily harm in their own homes. This has got to stop. We must continue to come together, …more

October 22, 2009
Rangel Earns Fourth-Top Jamaican Honor for Work on the Caribbean
Congressman Charles B. Rangel yesterday received the distinguished Order of Jamaica for his outstanding contribution in promoting the interests of Jamaica and the Caribbean.  The award was announced at the National Heroes Day ceremony in Kingston by the Bruce Golding administration."I am honored to receive such an award, especially since it is normally presented to a Jamaican citizen.  I have …more

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