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Top Dems rally around Rep. Rangel at NY fundraiser

New York's Democratic political establishment came out in force for embattled US Rep. Charles Rangel on Wednesday, packing a sold-out fundraiser to praise Rangel's service to the city and state over a 40-year career recently tainted by ...

 

Stage set for Maxine Waters' ethics trial

Stage set for Maxine Waters' ethics trial

A House panel finds 'substantial reason' to believe that the Democrat may have broken rules in her dealings with OneUnited Bank. She vows to fight the charges. A congressional panel set the stage Monday for an ethics trial for Rep. Maxine Waters, one of Los Angeles' most enduring liberal politicians, over her actions involving a bank with ties to her husband that received federal bailout funds.

 

Democrats call on Rangel to resign

Democrats call on Rangel to resign

Calls for Rep. Charlie Rangel's resignation rained down on Capitol Hill late Friday from House Democrats who said the lawmaker showed a disregard for the rules and undermined the public's confidence in Congress.

 

Powerful House Democrat to retire: source

Powerful House Democrat to retire: source

Democratic Representative David Obey, the powerful chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, will not seek re-election this year, a congressional source said on Wednesday.

 

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