Posted on 09/30/2009 10:25:14 PM PDT by Libloather
Boehner Statement on Carter Resolution to Remove Rep. Rangel as Ways & Means Chairman
Contact: Michael Steel, Antonia Ferrier, Kevin Smith, 202-225-4000; Office of the House Republican Leader
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /Standard Newswire/ -- House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after Rep. John Carter (R-TX) announced his intention to offer a privileged resolution next week to force a vote on removing Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) as Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee, pending completion of the Ethics Committee investigation that is now in its second year:
"Working families across America are struggling in today's economy, and they need to have confidence that the individual in charge of the House's tax-writing panel is following the laws the committee is charged with crafting and overseeing. It is improper for Rep. Rangel to remain in a position with such vast power and influence while serious questions about his official conduct continue to multiply and go unanswered. Several weeks ago I wrote a letter to Rep. Rangel asking him to step aside while the Ethics Committee conducts its investigation. He has not done so, and his fellow Democrats have voted to protect him every step of the way.
"When Democrats took the majority, Speaker Pelosi promised the most 'open and ethical' Congress in history. Given the nature and severity of the charges against Rep. Rangel, I would urge all my colleagues, Democrat and Republican, to do the right thing and support the Carter resolution next week."
Yeah, as a jail house lawyer.
Good luck but I think Charlie stays where he is unless he gets convicted or dies.
Rangel, in my opinion, is PERSONALLY responsible for giving other taxpayers an “excuse” to cheat.
Rangel, by his very presence, undermines the trust and confidence in the system that is required, for it to work well.
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Him and Turbo Tax Timmy, Tom Dashole, etc.
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My only question is: WHAT THE H#LL IS TAKING SO LONG?
A resolution? How about a grand jury.
Yeah, and anyone with even an inkling of political sense knew she was lying through her capped teeth.
Charlie is corrupt, and Jessie “rip his N*TS OFF” seems unavailable for comment.
He “forgot” to report and pay taxes on more money than most earn in a lifetime.
Finally, the Republicans are starting to play hardball.
To say otherwise would obviously be “racist”.
Do as we say, not as we do.
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