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Rangel steps down as tax panel chairman
WASHINGTON - Rep. Charles Rangel stepped aside as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday, saying he was temporarily giving up the gavel because he didn't want his ethics controversy to jeopardize election prospects for fellow Democrats. Before you all start celebrating he just requested a "Leave of Abscence". The fat Lady ain't singing yet. AP article so read the rest at the link. Posted by: Deacon Blues 2010-03-03 |
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