Quotes of the Day

“I have, this morning, sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi asking her to grant me a leave of absence until such time as the Ethics Committee completes its work.” - U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York
Wednesday, Mar. 03, 2010

Open quoteI have, this morning, sent a letter to Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi asking her to grant me a leave of absence until such time as the ethics committee completes its work.Close quote

  • CHARLES RANGEL,
  • New York Representative, announcing on Wednesday that he would temporarily step down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee; a House ethics panel is investigating a slew of accusations against Rangel
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