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U.S. lawmakers unhappy with UN response to Haiti cholera epidemic

This world body continues to deny any liability for illness and deaths caused by the 2011 spread of cholera experts say UN peacekeepers brought to Haiti and has yet to respond to a letter from 19 members of the U.S. Congress demanding an acknowledgement of its responsibility.

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Related Topix: Haiti, World News, Central America, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Maxine Waters

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Memeorandum

Clear city's name in IRS scandal

Clear city's name in IRS scandal - Congressman Charles Rangel said, "There's a cancer in Cincinnati."

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Conservative Political News

News Max

Expertise Severely Lacking in Congress for Major Tax Overhaul

As lawmakers rewrite the 4,000-page U.S. Internal Revenue Code, the complexities of Congress -- not just the tax code -- may present some of the biggest hurdles.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, John Larson, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Sander Levin, Indiana, Dave Camp, Republican

New York Daily News

Weiner, Thompson and black voters

So far, the spectacle that is Anthony Weiner 's return to political life has been analyzed and chronicled to an extent normally reserved for presidential candidates - or Kardashians.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Anthony Weiner, Democrat, New York, New York Government, Opinion

Wed Jun 05, 2013

Cityview Online

Pro-life group bullied by IRS, tells of hardship at congressional hearing

A pro-life advocate from Iowa testified Tuesday before the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee about what she described as blatant and offensive harassment by the Internal Revenue Service .

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Related Topix: Tax, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Washington Times

ROTUNDA: 'What did he know, and when did he know it?'

For President Obama, this is the summer of his discontent. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, New York Democrat, a reliable supporter of the president, has had enough.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2012 Presidential Election, Hillary Clinton, US Senate, New York, Terrorism

Tue Jun 04, 2013

FishBowl

Boots on the Ground: Rep. Rangel Flips Boots the Bird

Rep. Charlie Rangel has endured his fair share of scandal, which can make for uncomfortable encounters in public when perfect strangers like video journalist Joey Boots start heckling him.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, IGN Entertainment

Breitbart.com

IRS Scandal: McDermott Blames the Victims

Rep. Jim McDermott offered a bizarre defense of the IRS's behavior at a House Ways and Means hearing on Tuesday morning, amounting to an attack on the Tea Party and conservative organizations present as potential money-launderers seeking a tax break from the government, not the exercise of their basic rights.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jim McDermott, Tea Party, Republican, Paul Ryan

WHTC

Tea Party groups emotionally describe harassment b...

Tea Party and other conservative groups delivered an emotional plea for Washington to rein in government overreach on Tuesday as they told lawmakers about how the Internal Revenue Service targeted them with relentless paperwork and intrusive questions when they sought tax-exempt status.

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Related Topix: US News, Tea Party, Tax, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jim McDermott, Barack Obama

Lucianne.com

IRS Commissioner AidedTax Cheat Congressman

And the Liberal Dog Whistle Blows. Congressman Charles Rangel of New York. Ex-IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman.

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Related Topix: US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US Politics, Joe Biden

Mon Jun 03, 2013

New York Post

Conservative Party backs Lhota for mayor

Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota picked up the Conservative Party nod yesterday, despite splitting with the group on social issues - including same-sex marriage and legalizing marijuana.

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Related Topix: US News, Wedding, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rudy Giuliani

The Hill

Let ATF do its job on gun laws

In the current debate about guns in America, one point most everyone agrees on is the United States should enforce existing gun laws.

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Related Topix: US News, ATF, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Opinion

WNYC-AM New York

With Newcomers Scarce, Thompson Backed by Black Political Establishment

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Thompson got a nod from two powerful members of the city's African American political establishment on Monday - but absent from the event were members of the newer generation of leadership.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sun Jun 02, 2013

Daily Home

Our View: Hiring of two Bonners is a strange coincidence

Alabama's Fifth District Congressman, Republican Jo Bonner from Mobile, raised eyebrows across the nation two weeks ago when he announced plans to quit Congress in August to take a newly created job in the University of Alabama system.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jo Bonner, Alabama, University of Alabama, Democrat, Opinion, Offbeat

Sat May 25, 2013

The Paramus Post

Bipartisan Coalition Introduces Hurricane Sandy Tax Relief

WASHINGTON In order to provide additional assistance to families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Sandy, US Politics, Bill Pascrell, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Carolyn McCarthy, Rodney Frelinghuysen, Frank LoBiondo, Republican

Fri May 24, 2013

Examiner.com

Anthony Weiner candidacy for NYC mayor draws skepticism

Former Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner has taken quite a beating since announcing his candidacy for New York City mayor this week.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Anthony Weiner, Democrat, Andrew Cuomo, US Governors

Thu May 23, 2013

NorthcentralPa.com

Thompson Aims to Increase Veteran Health Care Access Through New Telemedicine Legislation

Washington, D.C .- U.S. Representatives Glenn 'GT' Thompson and Charles B. Rangel have introduced H.R. 2001, the Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2013 , or VETS Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing veterans' access to care and expanding the use of telemedicine at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Life, Veteran Affairs

Asbury Park Press

Tax relief proposed for victims of Hurricane Sandy

A bipartisan group of House members from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut said Thursday they will revive an effort to enact temporary tax relief for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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Related Topix: Representative Tom Reed, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Carolyn McCarthy, Democrat, Representative Michael Grimm, Robert Menendez, Bill Pascrell

USA Today

Report: GOP's Jo Bonner to resign from Congress

Republican Rep. Jo Bonner will resign from Congress to take a top job at the University of Alabama, the Birmingham News is reporting.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Jo Bonner, University of Alabama, Democrat

Wed May 22, 2013

Washington Times

MILLER: Anthony Weiner is a twit who treats women like dirt

Anthony Weiner thinks his brief absence from elected office means the public will forget his disrespect and disdain for women.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Anthony Weiner, Democrat, US News, Nancy Pelosi