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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

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 consider legislation this week to modernize the Small Business Administration's capital access initiatives, a move that would increase lending and help save or create more than one million jobs a year.I commend the President for his leadership on this critical …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 technical assistance to local and state primary medical care providers, support services, healthcare providers, and training programs."Today we have brought relief to so many people who are living with HIV/AIDS and to their families and loved ones," Rangel said. "It …more