Remembering Charlie Rangel: Capitol Hill Legend’s Final Farewell
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Former New York Congressman Charlie Rangel, a fixture on Capitol Hill for nearly five decades, passed away at 94. His outspoken style and long public service spurred both heartfelt tributes and some eyebrow-raising anecdotes, marking an end to a storied, if controversial, political career.
Former Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., died Monday. He was someone I'd had my fair share of encounters with on Capitol Hill — here are a few of them.
Former New York City Congressman Charles "Charlie" Rangel, a figure in American politics who made himself known on Capitol Hill for nearly five decades, passed away on Monday at the age of 94.
Rangel was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and became the first Black chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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