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Rangel gives a thumb up as he celebrates his victory during the Democratic Primary election in New York

Former Rep. Charles Rangel, founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, dies at 94

By Deepti Hajela, Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

Rare House Censure Ends 2-Year Ordeal for Rangel

The House of Representatives took the rare step Thursday of censuring one of its own members, ending a two-year ordeal for long-serving Rep. Charles Rangel. Judy Woodruff has more on the ethics violation rebuke for the 20-term New York Democrat.

News Wrap: Rangel Faces House Vote on Censure Recommendation

In other news Thursday, the House ethics committee recommended that Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., be censured -- the harshest punishment the House can give short of expelling a member -- and pay any unpaid taxes for financial and fundraising misconduct.

With New Session of Congress Underway, Veteran Rangel Found Guilty

As the 111th Congress reconvened on Capitol Hill, Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., was found guilty of ethics violations while GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell reversed his stance on earmarks. Gwen Ifill has more details.

Embattled Rangel Tells Colleagues ‘Don’t Leave Me Swinging in the Wind’

Political Editor David Chalian analyzes embattled New York Democrat Charles Rangel's unusual and emotional self-defense Tuesday on the House floor.

News Wrap: Rangel Faces Ethics Charges

In other news Thursday, Democratic Rep. Charles Rangel of New York will face multiple ethics charges before a House ethics panel, stemming from financial, tax and real estate dealings.

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Shields and Gerson on a Rocky Week for Democrats

Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson sort through the top political stories of the past week, including the pressure on Democrats to pass health care and how well Obama's cabinet members are helping moving his political agenda.

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Abortion Issue Rattles House Democrats Amid Reform Talks

The Democratic Party faced a tough week in Congress over party divisions over abortion language in health care reform legislation and ethical inquiries in the Empire State. Ray Suarez reports.

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New York Politics Riled by Ethical Scandals

As New York Rep. Charles Rangel and Gov. David Paterson face ethical inquiries, Gwen Ifill sits down with political scientist Douglas Muzzio to discuss what's ahead for the Empire State.

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