Congressional Black Caucus Chair Warns Lawmakers Against Rush To Judgment On Rangel WASHINGTON (AP) - The leader of the Congressional Black Caucus is warning lawmakers against rushing to judgment on whether one of its prominent members, Charles Rangel, is guilty of ethics violations. California Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee's statement Monday is likely to prevent, at least for now, any attempt by Democrats to pressure the New York Democrat to admit guilt and avoid an election-season ethics trial. A House investigative panel has accused Rangel of violating standards of conduct, and the charges are to be publicly released Thursday before a...