Rangel Defends His Honor in House Hearing (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2010 By the time Rep Jo Bonner, the top-ranking Republican on the House ethics committee, was halfway through his commentary about the alleged wrongdoings of veteran Congressman Charlie Rangel (above), it was clear that what was at stake was (continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Congress Convicts Rangel

Staff / Truthdig Nov 17, 2010 Rep. Charlie Rangel may as well have stuck around for the full hearing. An ethics subcommittee convicted the veteran lawmaker Tuesday of 11 counts of naughty, having to do with fundraising, cheap rent and taxes. Rangel's colleagues could decide to give him the boot, but he's likelier to get off with just a reprimand. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rangel Leaves His Own Ethics Hearing

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2010 Making a move that, while certainly bold, may not help his case much in the end, Rep. Charles Rangel decided to peace out of a House ethics committee meeting as members deliberated over charges of ethics violations against Rangel himself. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tea Party Mobilizes for Primary Battles

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2010 In the lead-up to November's midterm elections, there have been signs in some states that moderate Republican candidates might face considerable challenges from tea party contenders. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Prominent Democrat Faces Ethics Charges

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2010 Rep. Maxine Waters, a stalwart progressive voice in the House for nearly 20 years, is defending herself against charges that she improperly intervened to help bail out a bank with ties to her husband. Waters released a statement denying any wrongdoing, saying she was merely working on behalf of minority banks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Obama in Detroit; Immigration in Arizona; Wrangling Rangel

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2010 President Obama gave a rousing speech in Detroit, where he said the stimulus has helped the area's economy but reminded everyone that the road ahead is hard The Arizona immigration law suffered a temporary setback (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

House Subcommittee Settles on a Reprimand for Rangel

Staff / Truthdig Jul 31, 2010 On Friday, a House subcommittee decided to dish out an official reprimand to Rep. Charles Rangel as punishment for running afoul of ethics rules, but his fate still remains to be decided by a panel of his peers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rangel Rodeo

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Ethics Panel Finds Wrongdoing by Rangel, Sources Say

Staff / Truthdig Jul 23, 2010 The House Ethics Committee isn't known for throwing its own to the wolves, but word is that Rep. Charlie Rangel, the subject of a two-year investigation, could get slammed. (continued) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sandy Levin Tapped to Replace Rangel as Ways and Means Chair

Staff / Truthdig Mar 5, 2010 Following Rep Charles Rangel's announcement Wednesday that he'd no longer head up the House Ways and Means Committee, naturally the nation awaited the revelation of his successor with bated breath or not But either way, Rep Sander Levin has been picked to take over Levin's a Democrat from Michigan, and as The Christian Science Monitor notes (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Feckless on Ethics

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Mar 4, 2010 Sometimes I think I’ve gotten too cynical after so many years in Washington. Then I remember the House Ethics Committee. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rep. Rangel Steps Down From Chairman Post (for Now)

Staff / Truthdig Mar 4, 2010 Facing ethics investigations on multiple fronts, Rep. Charlie Rangel announced Wednesday that he's stepping down from his position as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Although Rangel characterized the move as temporary, he might be looking at a longer -- i.e., permanent -- hiatus. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )