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Representative Charles 'Charlie' B. Rangel

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 15, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1970
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic, Working Families for U.S. House - District 13
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Alma; 2 Children: Steven, Alicia
Birth Date: 06/11/1930
Birth Place: Harlem, NY
Home City: Harlem, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Rangel Joins Lewis, Conyers, Clyburn and Hoyer In Introducing Voter Empowerment Act

May 17, 2012 - Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement supporting the Voter Empowerment Act, of which he is an original co-sponsor: "Over forty years ago, the ...

Rangel Honors National Foster Care Month

May 17, 2012 - Congressman Charles Rangel released the following statement in honor of National Foster Care Month, a time to pay tribute to caring individuals, dedicated families and ...

Rangel Applauds Joint Dept of Labor/VA'S Jobs Program

May 17, 2012 - Congressman Charles B. Rangel commended the endeavors of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in their partnership to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 20%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 89%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 92.7%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $780,751.38
Total Spent $651,456.26
Cash On Hand $226,306.19
Debt $35,833.90
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Charlie Rangel refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Campaign Website
http://www.charlierangel.org/

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://rangel.house.gov/contact/email-me.shtml

Washington, D.C. Website
http://rangel.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/cbrangel

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepRangel

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CBRangel

Washington, D.C.
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4365
Fax: 202-225-0816

District
163 West 125th Street
Suite #737
New York, NY 10027-4404
Phone: 212-663-3900
Fax: 212-663-4277

Key Staff
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3215
Phone: 202-225-4365
Fax: 202-225-0816

Key Staff
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3215
Phone: 202-225-4365
Fax: 202-225-0816

Key Staff
2354 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3215
Phone: 202-225-4365
Fax: 202-225-0816

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