Posted on 09/03/2009 6:53:58 AM PDT by bestintxas
CBS 2 HD has learned of more alleged back-door dealings and political power peddling by Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel.
The reigning member of Congress' top tax committee is apparently "wrangling" other politicos to get him out of his own financial and tax troubles.
Here's a look at Charlie's so-called "angels" involved in his ethics investigation.
Congressman Rangel has been arrogant in refusing to discuss how, as the man who writes this country's tax laws, he failed to report over $1 million in outside income and $3 million in business transactions as required by the House, lapses under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
"I recognize that all of you have an obligation to ask questions knowing that there's none of you smart enough to frame it in such a way that I'm going to respond," Rangel said.
There may be a reason for Rangel's arrogance. CBS 2 HD has discovered that since ethics probes began last year the 79-year-old congressman has given campaign donations to 119 members of Congress, including three of the five Democrats on the House Ethics Committee who are charged with investigating him.
Charlie's "angels" on the committee include Congressmen Ben Chandler of Kentucky, G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina and Peter Welch of Vermont. All have received donations from Rangel.
(Excerpt) Read more at wcbstv.com ...
“I recognize that all of you have an obligation to ask questions knowing that there’s none of you smart enough to frame it in such a way that I’m going to respond,” Rangel said.
Wow. Just wow.
Can we make a citizens arrest or something?
I’m encouraged. CBS is reporting on this. Is the worm turning?
That fits in the category, “Breathtaking Arrogance”, doesn’t it?
Colonel, USAFR
What is next? All this has come out, and yet no federal investa gation? No doubt he denies these alligations, as he sure and hell denies the alligators.
Stunningly unfounded, breathtaking arrogance.
All are corrupt and they know it when they cash Charlie’s checks.
at the end of the day i’m sure hes convinced that there might be cosmetic action against him but jail is out of the question.
lets hope and pray hes wrong.
..it is a local CBS affiliate, but it still tells me that Rangel is now, officially, in trouble.
He’s so old he be breathing dirt before he ever gets prosecuted for any of this.
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