Rangel is the JERK who writes the TAX LAWS for the REST OF US!!!
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06/16/2008
Rangel, a Harlem Democrat who chairs the powerful tax-writing committee, is one of numerous Americans who sold property in the current housing slump. Rangel reported selling a condo unit in Sunny Isles, Fla., for an amount between $100,001 and $250,000. Rangel also took a four day trip to Antigua paid for by the New York Carib News Foundation.
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House financial disclosure forms
Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., chairman, House Ways and Means Committee.
Earned Income: $165,200.
Honoraria, all donated to charity: None.
Major assets: Time share in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, $250,000-$500,000. Alliance Bernstein Muni Index Fund, $100,000-$250,000. A collection of other investment funds with a total value of between $165,000 and $550,000.
Major sources of unearned income: Dividends on funds, $6,510-$17,800.
Major liabilities: None.
Gifts: None.
I think we can all start calling Charlie Rangel...Shake down Rangel (just like Jesse Jackson). What is the difference in this compared to the indicted/convicted Republicans who did the same things?!
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Carib News Foundation, should be listed on the Members travel forms. This would include Macy’s, Pfizer, AT&T, Citibank, IBM, American Airlines, Golden Krust Franchises, Jerk Qzine, Panama City, and the Republic of Panama.
An October 6, 2006 working copy of the agenda lists AT&T /Macy’s sponsoring the sessions on “Unlocking New Regional Opportunities and Expanding Business Horizons.” AT&T was also listed for a session on “Technology – The Engine of Invention”. Pfizer was listed for sessions on “Health Care – a strong investment and growth center for the economy,” and “Health Care Regional Initiatives.” Citibank was listed for the session on “Regional Economic Collaboration,” and the session on Entrepreneurship – The Next Level.”
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