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HE CADIL-LACKS GOOD JUDGMENT ( Charles Rangel )
NEW YORK POST ^ | September 29, 2008 | CHUCK BENNETT

Posted on 09/29/2008 8:32:56 AM PDT by george76

Rep. Charles Rangel's taxpayer-provided Cadillac DeVille is pulling double duty as his political campaign vehicle...

The dual use of the luxurious wheels for official and political purposes may run afoul of House rules and add to the Harlem congressman's mounting ethical woes.

Rangel's Member's Representational Allowance covers the cost of the 2004 model, which he leases for $777.54 a month.

House rules forbid using any allowance funds for political purposes.

Rangel for Congress spent $4,107 at Potamkin Cadillac on repairs in 2008. Last year, Rangel's National Leadership Fund footed the bill for $2,355 at the same shop.

The principals and family of the Potamkin Group have donated $63,800 to Rangel over the past 10 years

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: New York
KEYWORDS: charlesrangel; charlierangel; corruption; democrats; election; elections; g75; rangel
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To: george76

Charlie, Charlie, tsk! Tres gue. The only people who have pimpmobiles like that, are people not important enough to be shot at. Today’s man who has everything, has armor plate, not chrome.
That is, if he’s still on the road and not between helipads.
You be long in jail, Charles. Aggravated bad taste.


21 posted on 09/29/2008 8:52:26 AM PDT by 668 - Neighbor of the Beast
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To: george76

The Culture of Corruption is open under new management.


22 posted on 09/29/2008 9:01:32 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners.)
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To: Leisler

I had a couch in the basement that matched that jacket back in the 70’s.


23 posted on 09/29/2008 9:03:17 AM PDT by Doctor Raoul (Fire the CIA and hire the Free Clinic, someone who knows how to stop leaks.)
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To: george76

What is the purpose of the Congressional Black Caucus?


24 posted on 09/29/2008 9:17:11 AM PDT by Invictus
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To: LetsRok
Since when does a relatively new car need that much repair without being in a colision that involves and insurance payout?


It is a 4 year old GM product... ;)
25 posted on 09/29/2008 9:41:31 AM PDT by Jagermonster (Not a N00B, just wanted a new screenname.)
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To: Jagermonster

I hope he’s upgraded to the wide whitewalls!


26 posted on 09/29/2008 9:58:22 AM PDT by yorkie01
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To: Invictus
What is the purpose of the Congressional Black Caucus?

To keep racism alive, create division and to promote hate and fear.

27 posted on 11/23/2008 7:27:34 AM PST by Doctor Raoul (It's no longer the Press Van, it's a "Tanker" Truck!)
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To: Doctor Raoul

And skim a lotta cash....


28 posted on 11/23/2008 7:29:01 AM PST by mewzilla (In politics the middle way is none at all. John Adams)
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