7/16/2008
Rangel Leads Successful Fight Against Bush Veto of Critical Medicare Bill
WASHINGTON - Members of Congress, led by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), voted Tuesday to override President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008.  Full Story

7/8/2008
Rangel To Businesses: It's Not Too Late To Hire Our Youth
NEW YORK - Although summer has already started, Congressman Charles Rangel is encouraging employers to use the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit to hire young people not just for the summer, but also throughout the entire year.  Full Story

7/11/2008
Harlem Is My Home
I called this press conference to respond to a puzzling article in today's New York Times that was critical of my living arrangements in my hometown of Harlem. The story said I live in a penthouse, which I don't. It also insinuated that I have some sort of sweetheart deal with the landlord. Nothing could be further from the truth. The fact is I've repeatedly engaged the owners of Lenox Terrace and other landlords to end evictions and harassment of tenants.  Full Story

6/25/2008
Rangel On Deaths Of New York National Guardsman In Afghanistan
I was saddened to read this morning of the latest casualties in our War on Terror, Sgt. Andrew Seabrooks of Queens and Sgt. Anthony Mangano of Long Island. My heart and sympathies go out to the family members and loved ones of these New York State National Guardsman who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  Full Story