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Charles B. Rangel's Biography

Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (born June 11, 1930), (pronounced /ˈræŋɡəl/) is an American politician. He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1971, representing the Fifteenth Congressional District of New York. Rangel's district, the smallest in the country in geographic size, encompasses Upper Manhattan and includes such neighborhoods as Harlem, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, Morningside Heights, and part of the Upper West Side, as well as a small portion of Queens in the neighborhood of Astoria. In January 2007, he became chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. Rangel is the most senior member of New York's congressional delegation. He is the first African-American to chair the committee. Rangel earned a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his service in the Korean War.

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    Auckland : New Zealand | 27 days ago

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    Washington : DC : USA | about 1 month ago

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  • His Ethics Under Scrutiny, Rangel Is Frayed but Defiant
    News Source: The New York Times | about 14 hours ago
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    News Source: Canadian Free Press | 2 days ago
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    News Source: Arizona Republic | 3 days ago
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  • Tax Update Blog: Theory, Meet Practice
    Blog Source: www.rothcpa.com | 2 days ago
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    Blog Source: www.john-goodman-blog.com | 2 days ago
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