This is Obama's Night of the Long Knives.
Rangel’s finances have been under scrutiny since July, when the Times reported that the lawmaker lived in multiple reduced-rent apartments provided under a plan to preserve affordable housing in New York City.
Rangel defended his right to maintain those below-market rentals, but agreed to give up an office that he used for campaign activities.
Davis declined to comment on whether the matter embarrassed the head of the committee that drafts federal tax laws.
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A Dem embarassed? lol
Now that would be a sight to behold,, we all know they’re nothing but a bunch of shameless self-serving schmucks... especially the leadership of the DNC.
Hey Charlie, I’ve got an idea.
Raise my taxes to make up for the revenue shortfall.
Link to laugh your a$$ off at the pic!!! ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!
http://gothamist.com/2008/09/05/rangels_75000.php
"Oh excellent, let's rip apart a powerful New York congressman before he has any chance to return some money to the region."
"If he has the power to get federal money for the Second Avenue Subway, or the Trans Hudson Tunnel, or city parks or city government, so what if he has taken advantage of the system?"
Graft, corruption and criminal activity are OK if it brings money back.
What a bona-fide POS.
I dread the move to NYC.
Another community organizer gone senate. Criminal enterprises on the tax payers dole.
Liberal mantra: No accountability and no responsibilty
It was “opposite year.” He didn’t have to report. Seriously.
Another article indicates this is the off-season rate - it normally rents for $1100/night.