New York.– U.S. House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel initially did not report more than $660,000 in assets and tens of thousands in income for 2007, records show.
Rangel, D-N.Y., has filed an amended disclosure that includes the correct figures, Roll Call reported Tuesday night.
The 2007 form listed assets of $516,000 to $1,316,000, but the
amended disclosure lists of $1.028 million to $2.495 million, Roll Call
said.
The initial filing excluded a Congressional Federal Credit Union
checking account worth more than $250,000 and an investment fund
account worth more than $250,000, the amended report indicated. Members of Congress are allowed to report asset values within broad ranges, Roll Call said.
Initially, Rangel reported 2007 investments yielded between $6,511
and $17,950 in dividends, capital gains and rental income, Roll Call
said. In the revised filing, the range increased those figures to
between $29,220 and $81,200.
The original filing also reported no rental income from Rangel's
Punta Cana Villa in the Dominican Republic, while the revised report
said he earned at least $5,001 and up to $15,000.
Written by: Juango, 26 Aug 2009 10:53 AM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Rangel is worthless and shameless. I cannnot understand how he keeps getting elected. I guess I see him a bit differently than most Nyers. I have carefully listened to him over the past few months to give him the benefit of doubt,, only to determine he is a Untruthful, Lost POS. The government would be better off without his fat a$$. My opinion only !
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
Not this old dirtbag again .....how many times can he get caught with his hand in the jar .....he has to go and take that witch Pelosi with you
Written by: bienamor, 26 Aug 2009 11:20 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
I cannot understand how the voters keep putting these dirtbags back into office, and every one was complaining about Williams in San Pedro de Macoris. Rangel is no better.
He is one of the poster boys for term limits.
Written by: cejay, 26 Aug 2009 12:09 PM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
While I don't care about Rangel, I think this is bullsh#$!!!!! Why if I have a villa in Casa de Campos do I have to pay taxes or taxes on rental income to the U.S. Government especially now that they are bankrupt and looking for money money money!! If any money should be paid, it should go to the Dominican Government not U.S.!!! It is just like the Swiss bank thing now. For years, Americans put money in Swiss bank system to not pay taxes and nobody did anything about it but now that Uncle Sam is bankrupt now they threaten to sue Swizerland if they don't hand over the approx. 4000 names-people so Swizerland scared of the almighty buckles in and releases the names!! Now, U.S. is going to charge them approx. 40% on the earnings over there or they are going to jail!! Wake up people, this is only about money, money and money as the empire continues to crumble and will owe China their culo when all said and done!!!!!
Written by: Escott, 26 Aug 2009 12:12 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
He is innocent, Al Sharpton is going to hold a press conference to blame all you WHITE HONKEYS for the ills of our esteemed member of the African American Race. Al will set you free, just you wait and see! He has Tawana Brawley as a witness for the press conference!!
Written by: cejay, 26 Aug 2009 12:45 PM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
Again, I'm not saying Rangel is an angel or that I even like him but this is about the Big Bully finding way to collect collect collect money money money during a depression!!!
From: United States, NY/NJ
I have never liked this guy, after hearing many of his viewpoints and arguments, it became clear he lacked logic. typical politician they are all the same. The differences are just determined by how well they mask their true selves while in public.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Personally, I do not care for Mr. Rangel who hails from my state, NY. Like most politicians from this state, he is very liberal and always blaming the hard working class, on whose back this country rides.
These men are fundamentally charlatans and nearly worthless.
cejay,
On issue of taxes, however, I'll like to offer a little defense for the US gov. As a citizen, gov. ptrotection would extend far beyond its shores. For instance, during the 1965 revolution, one of the reasons for the US intervention was safeguarding its citizens living in DR. You may agree or disagree with motive, but were you one of the affected parties, perhaps you would have been grateful.
Such guarantees to citizens cost money, and it must come from somewhere and, in US case, it comes from tax revenues and the general budget. So, you see, taxes can sometime serve some good.
From: United States, NY/NJ
glomarexplorer IMO you are very very far from the true reason for the U.S intervening during the 1965 revolution. The main reason they intervened was as a powerplay. They feared that losing another country in their backyard to communism would make them look like fools and cause a domino effect on all the latin american countries. The U.S. does not send in soldiers to any specific country to intervene everytime its citizens are in danger it simply uses its embassies to relay the msg to its nationals to have them leave due to unsafe conditions etc. The U.S. does not act unless it serves a key interest of theirs which may be either politically, financially or both. Big brother isn't as caring as you may think.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Analyst,
I am not telling you the reasons why US intervened. I am telling you the reasons we were told and which are chronicled in history books and news articles of the day. Big difference!
The US will intervene in its citizens behalf, however, evidence of which was the "Maersk Alabama", a very successful rescue mission in high seas and well-worth risks.
While US is not as feared as it once was [liberals have our resolve, turned us flower-carrying soldiers with rainbow flags and overt peaceniks], I find it reassuring to think that this gov. is willing to go to great lengths to safeguard citizens wherever they might be. This fact almost makes paying taxes tolerable!
Written by: winstric, 26 Aug 2009 9:28 PM
From: United States
Chawey Wangol is a BANDITO!!!!!
ZERO integrity !!!
Written by: cejay, 26 Aug 2009 11:45 PM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
I am a American citizen "born and raised in Tennessee" too married to a Dominican but this is still BS. I own a store that my suegro gave me and my wife in Santo Domingo and I rent it out monthly and I live here in the states and I'm not giving this country sh#$ for my property that we pay taxes in Dominican Republic already. Obama can look elsewhere for money and if he wants my citizenship, he can have it!! I am proud to be Dominican also!!! Obama and U.S. just wants their cake and eat it too!!!
Written by: mrios, 27 Aug 2009 12:30 AM
From: United States
Cejay,
I agree with you, who wants more Taxes. Maybe the U.S under OH'Blama will get a belly ache or Diarrhea. Is it no wonder why so many Americans are retiring early and moving overseas where they can live the good life, for the rest of there natural lives.
Special thanks to BLAA BLAA OH'Blama and his cronies [ 36 Czars ] U.S headed for a Economic collapse.
Next: rewrite the U.S Constitution, Censor Free Speech, HR-45, Cap N trade, OH'Blam-a-Care .
All should watch Glenn Beck on Fox news this week........You Decide.
Written by: cejay, 27 Aug 2009 12:51 AM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
True true Miguel. I love Glen Beck and Hannity-They speak the truth and they opened my eyes months ago!! P.S. Have you ever saw so many czar's in your life for every dept?
From: United States
cejay. you should also listen to rush limp baugh. he will open you eyes more.
Written by: pelaut, 27 Aug 2009 8:05 AM
From: United States
Cejay, you'd better get an accoutant. As a US citizen you declare taxes every year and you pay US taxes regardless of where the money came from or where on earth you are. You CAN deduct taxes paid to foreign states with whom the US has such treaties.
In any case, you just outed yourself, and since I hate paying my US taxes, but I do, I hope they get you and shake out what you haven't paid -- with interest and penalties.
From: United States, Reality Check
Maybe we should blame both Rangel & Obama for record tax deficits (started w/ Reagan) & declining economy (low tax revenues & more spending - Bush continued). Remember, the last balanced budgets were Clinton & Kennedy.
Now, it's too soon to making the BLACK GUY our scapegoat. WE recall past YEARS of economic decline, job losses, record bankruptcies & how EVEN conservative voters also lost their homes to foreclosure ETC ...But their less Gov move opened the door for the Madeoffs.
Ok, Rangel is either dishonest or needs to get a better accountant (since clearly he does not do his own taxes). But, NY people love Rangel and if he ran today against all of us then we know who'd win!
CEJAY made some valid points in the 1st post & ESCOTT also (funny but true). BUT, GLOMAREXPLOER was way OFF-BASE so, thanks to THE_ANALYST for the correction.
Rangel is loved because HE is something the RD Gov & US Embassy in Santo Domingo is NOT.. that is, "RESPONSIVE to its constituents"!
Written by: bienamor, 27 Aug 2009 10:38 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
You people need to go back and read the article. The amount from his Villa is peanuts. And he was under investigation by the ethics committee for this since at least September of 2008. But he will not be asked to resign they will ask him to pay a small fine. Just like the others, just don’t us try it.
Rangel initially did not report more than $660,000 in assets and tens of thousands in income for 2007, records show.
The 2007 form listed assets of $516,000 to $1,316,000, but the amended disclosure lists of $1.028 million to $2.495 million, Roll Call said.
Heck of a range difference, wish I could report in ranges.
The initial filing excluded a Congressional Federal Credit Union checking account worth more than $250,000 and an investment fund account worth more than $250,000, the amended report indicated. Members of Congress are allowed to report asset values within broad ranges,
Written by: bienamor, 27 Aug 2009 10:40 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Rangel reported 2007 investments yielded between $6,511 and $17,950 in dividends, capital gains and rental income, Roll Call said. In the revised filing, the range increased those figures to between $29,220 and $81,200.
The original filing also reported no rental income from Rangel's Punta Cana Villa in the Dominican Republic, while the revised report said he earned at least $5,001 and up to $15,000.
Was not the amount from the DR that caused the problem
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLIT....tion/index.html?eref=rss_politicsWritten by: mrios, 27 Aug 2009 12:28 PM
From: United States
Etiennc01,
Mr. Limp Baugh opened my eyes years ago. One has to wonder what direction the U.S is headed ?
Funny when one enlists in the U.S Military or become a Naturalized U.S Citizen one takes a SWORN OATH to uphold the U.S Constitution, is it then to much to ask for that ALL U.S elected Officials follow there Sworn Oath to the letter.
Oh'Blama also took one when He was sworn in as President, and get this.....He used Abraham Lincoln's old Bible, why ?
Yesterday Oh'Blama's newly elected Czar [ FCC added post ] made a comment / statement about Hugo-a-Go Go's Venezuela regarding suppressing the Media and Freedom of Speech.
Freaky stuff.
And to think the U.S Revolution all started with higher TAXES with no representation. So far from what I've seen CNN, NBC and all major Media outlets support Da U.S Prez. We have to have balance.
The idea is to Question Gov. which is Constitutional.
If that was Me...I'll be in a Fed. Pen for Tax evasion.
GOD save the U.S
Written by: Vivacuba, 27 Aug 2009 10:32 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Who cares. And NO god do NOT save the U.S., please. To do so, would be the world demise.
Written by: cejay, 27 Aug 2009 11:28 PM
From: United States, A beautiful Location
Again, I'm not paying taxes on my property in D.R. or taxes on revenue from my property in D.R. so my money goes to bail out the asshol@s at AIG, Crysler, GMC and Goldman Sachs. Their problems or not my problems!!! Again, they want my frekin citizenship-take it, I'm not dieing to live in this country!! I will live peacefully in Santo Domingo and live good I promise u that- listening to Anthony Santos and drinking a good Presidente frio smoking good tobacco at my friend Jose Rios tobacco bar. Obama doesn't know about that-He is too busy kissing Democrats culo's every week and being stressed out and trying to steal from everybody. He is by far the worst President we have ever had in the history of the United States. Please bring back Bill Clinton!!!!
Written by: Vivacuba, 28 Aug 2009 8:34 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Cejay, he got pinched cause he's a PEP www.world-check.com Most PEP's don't know they are under the microscope until they've been had. LF is a smart dude. I'm sure he knows he's on a PEP watchlist and avoids trouble It's the ding-dongs that get caught which includes most all of the US high ranking govt officials. Of course, if you're a member of the Bilderberg group then it's impunity for you.
Written by: Vivacuba, 28 Aug 2009 9:07 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Cejay, and BTW, you can't give up your your US citizenship anymore without completing IRS form 8854. The command post will ask you this during your appointment to renounce. This new law went into effect last year. Sorry, you're a slave for life my friend & therefore will always be on the run. Just do the next human birth a favor and avoid that person US citizenship at any & all cost.
Written by: mrios, 28 Aug 2009 11:47 AM
From: United States
VivaCuba,
Part # 1
Easy for you to say that. Cubans are used to the BS Control. You live in the DR with it's own problems...If the US goes down Financially just think of the impact it will have on the Worlds economy.
GOD is not the problem but Man's Greed, Disobedience and misinterpretation of GODS word. Man living by His own set of rules.
The World's headed towards it's own Demise, enough is never enough. Man has yet to learn from History.
Oh'Blama's mission is simple Bankrupt the US to cease total control in every aspect of American Life, His thinking / logic is the Gov. knows whats best for you and your Family.... PRINT, GIVE and CONTROL. I like to think only I know what's best for Me and my Family not the Gov.
1000 + pages of Stimulus, Health care, Cap 'n' trade etc..etc.. "Don't read just sign" RUSH ! "Were in a crises"...Nothing like creating a Problem then, Creating a Quick out of the hat solution, Then Oh'Blamamonmic's to the rescue with Drastic results.
Written by: mrios, 28 Aug 2009 12:16 PM
From: United States
VivaCuba,
Part # 2
One has to ask WHO WRITES THESE MASSIVE BILLS ? and WHY ? so far the only ones who benefited from the Stimulus are DA RICH.
Meanwhile when the economic S#&% hit the fan....It's off to VACATION LAND. I'm sorry I did not go with Mrs. Oh'Blama on Her spending spree to England, earth, Wind and fire concerts or drive in the new Limo's or fly in the new AIR FORCE ONE and Helicopters, I'll just pick up the Tax bill.
Social Security, Welfare etc..etc.. going down the tubes. SS get it while it's hot...
Over 7 months in Office, Oh'Blama said "Change, Hope".
I'm willing to bet those who voted and support Him are thinking different by now.
Change: from Iraq to Afghanistan, from a free Society to Socialism, the 1 & 2nd Amendments are next.
Hope: For a US economic collapse, seizing total control.
I can't wait until the next 3 1/2 years from now, 2012 for real CHANGE.
Cejay,
The facts are just that...FACTS.
Army term: B O H I C A
Take care Brother.
Written by: Vivacuba, 28 Aug 2009 2:19 PM
From: Dominican Republic
mrios, yes, I couldn't agree more with you. Advice to all in the "land of the free", get out while you still can and salvage what you can "NOW". www.prisonplanet.tv www.infowars.com education is key WAKE UP AMERICA !!!! I'm glad I'm no longer an unwilling participant of the takedown of the Republic.
Written by: mrios, 28 Aug 2009 8:18 PM
From: United States
vivacuba,
thank you......"many see, and never see reality" "many hear, yet refuse to hear the truth" "many fail to question, don't know better".....just open your heart and mind.....
example: i was waiting for "da u.s prez oh'blama" to object in public the release of the locker be terrorist [over 270 innocent lives murdered half were americans ] yet silence was the norm, ignore the victims families ..... why ?
i just hope he enjoys his well earned vacation....
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
When you're a powerful Congressman and working diligently to increase tax rates to pay for President Obama's health-care plan, we suppose it's easy to lose track of one of your checking accounts. That would be the one at the federal credit union with a balance somewhere between $250,001 and maybe as high as $500,000. And when you're crunched for time and pulling together bills to pass in a rush, we guess, too, that you might overlook several other investment accounts, even if some of them are sizable, such as the ones Mr. Rangel missed at JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Oppenheimer and BlackRock.
Oh, and those vacant properties in Glassboro, in southern Jersey? Everybody in Manhattan tries not to think much about New Jersey, so those lots and their as-much-as-$15,000 value must also have slipped down the memory hole. (The New York Post reported yesterday that Mr. Rangel failed to pay property taxes for two of the lots, according to the county clerk's office.)
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
Oh, and those vacant properties in Glassboro, in southern Jersey? Everybody in Manhattan tries not to think much about New Jersey, so those lots and their as-much-as-$15,000 value must also have slipped down the memory hole. (The New York Post reported yesterday that Mr. Rangel failed to pay property taxes for two of the lots, according to the county clerk's office.)
The Chairman probably isn't doing a lot of dining at KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell or Long John Silver's, either, which may explain why he didn't disclose the $1,001 to $15,000 in stock he owns in Yum Brands, the conglomerate that runs those chain restaurants. Compared to his undisclosed portfolio stake in PepsiCo—$15,001 to $50,000—that's practically a rounding error.
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
throw this thief out .....the public has had enough ....and so has the democratic party
Written by: mrios, 29 Aug 2009 11:25 AM
From: United States
What's fair is fair....Let Him first pay the back Taxes due plus the interest plus Fines if any, we'll then call it even.
The only thing I Respect and Honor is....
FACT: Rangel served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict and I believed was wounded, but that's all.
Just so His memory clears up a bit, then it's bye bye Baby, finish His term in Office and forget the reelection thing. Then why not place Him in Oh'Blamacare free for all, heck He's at the age where He would qualify for that free "Death Counseling".
HUH ! One can only wonder how many other members of Oh'Blama's staff, Senators and Congressmen are in the same AVOID DA TAX boat thing?.
Be upfront and Honest with the American People is all that one should ask.
From: United States
the racist hatemongers are having a ball.
All you need are some bread and some sardines.
Written by: mrios, 12 Sep 2009 2:57 PM
From: United States
Etiennc01,
WAKE UP !
Thievery comes in all Colors, Races, Ethnicity, Religions, Gender, SHAPES and SIZES. Especially in the Office this Cheater holds. He needs to be held accountable even more so.
LONG LIVE 9 / 12
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He is one of the poster boys for term limits.
These men are fundamentally charlatans and nearly worthless.
cejay,
On issue of taxes, however, I'll like to offer a little defense for the US gov. As a citizen, gov. ptrotection would extend far beyond its shores. For instance, during the 1965 revolution, one of the reasons for the US intervention was safeguarding its citizens living in DR. You may agree or disagree with motive, but were you one of the affected parties, perhaps you would have been grateful.
Such guarantees to citizens cost money, and it must come from somewhere and, in US case, it comes from tax revenues and the general budget. So, you see, taxes can sometime serve some good.
I am not telling you the reasons why US intervened. I am telling you the reasons we were told and which are chronicled in history books and news articles of the day. Big difference!
The US will intervene in its citizens behalf, however, evidence of which was the "Maersk Alabama", a very successful rescue mission in high seas and well-worth risks.
While US is not as feared as it once was [liberals have our resolve, turned us flower-carrying soldiers with rainbow flags and overt peaceniks], I find it reassuring to think that this gov. is willing to go to great lengths to safeguard citizens wherever they might be. This fact almost makes paying taxes tolerable!
ZERO integrity !!!
I agree with you, who wants more Taxes. Maybe the U.S under OH'Blama will get a belly ache or Diarrhea. Is it no wonder why so many Americans are retiring early and moving overseas where they can live the good life, for the rest of there natural lives.
Special thanks to BLAA BLAA OH'Blama and his cronies [ 36 Czars ] U.S headed for a Economic collapse.
Next: rewrite the U.S Constitution, Censor Free Speech, HR-45, Cap N trade, OH'Blam-a-Care .
All should watch Glenn Beck on Fox news this week........You Decide.
In any case, you just outed yourself, and since I hate paying my US taxes, but I do, I hope they get you and shake out what you haven't paid -- with interest and penalties.
Now, it's too soon to making the BLACK GUY our scapegoat. WE recall past YEARS of economic decline, job losses, record bankruptcies & how EVEN conservative voters also lost their homes to foreclosure ETC ...But their less Gov move opened the door for the Madeoffs.
Ok, Rangel is either dishonest or needs to get a better accountant (since clearly he does not do his own taxes). But, NY people love Rangel and if he ran today against all of us then we know who'd win!
CEJAY made some valid points in the 1st post & ESCOTT also (funny but true). BUT, GLOMAREXPLOER was way OFF-BASE so, thanks to THE_ANALYST for the correction.
Rangel is loved because HE is something the RD Gov & US Embassy in Santo Domingo is NOT.. that is, "RESPONSIVE to its constituents"!
Rangel initially did not report more than $660,000 in assets and tens of thousands in income for 2007, records show.
The 2007 form listed assets of $516,000 to $1,316,000, but the amended disclosure lists of $1.028 million to $2.495 million, Roll Call said.
Heck of a range difference, wish I could report in ranges.
The initial filing excluded a Congressional Federal Credit Union checking account worth more than $250,000 and an investment fund account worth more than $250,000, the amended report indicated. Members of Congress are allowed to report asset values within broad ranges,
The original filing also reported no rental income from Rangel's Punta Cana Villa in the Dominican Republic, while the revised report said he earned at least $5,001 and up to $15,000.
Was not the amount from the DR that caused the problem
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLIT....tion/index.html?eref=rss_politics
Mr. Limp Baugh opened my eyes years ago. One has to wonder what direction the U.S is headed ?
Funny when one enlists in the U.S Military or become a Naturalized U.S Citizen one takes a SWORN OATH to uphold the U.S Constitution, is it then to much to ask for that ALL U.S elected Officials follow there Sworn Oath to the letter.
Oh'Blama also took one when He was sworn in as President, and get this.....He used Abraham Lincoln's old Bible, why ?
Yesterday Oh'Blama's newly elected Czar [ FCC added post ] made a comment / statement about Hugo-a-Go Go's Venezuela regarding suppressing the Media and Freedom of Speech.
Freaky stuff.
And to think the U.S Revolution all started with higher TAXES with no representation. So far from what I've seen CNN, NBC and all major Media outlets support Da U.S Prez. We have to have balance.
The idea is to Question Gov. which is Constitutional.
If that was Me...I'll be in a Fed. Pen for Tax evasion.
GOD save the U.S
Part # 1
Easy for you to say that. Cubans are used to the BS Control. You live in the DR with it's own problems...If the US goes down Financially just think of the impact it will have on the Worlds economy.
GOD is not the problem but Man's Greed, Disobedience and misinterpretation of GODS word. Man living by His own set of rules.
The World's headed towards it's own Demise, enough is never enough. Man has yet to learn from History.
Oh'Blama's mission is simple Bankrupt the US to cease total control in every aspect of American Life, His thinking / logic is the Gov. knows whats best for you and your Family.... PRINT, GIVE and CONTROL. I like to think only I know what's best for Me and my Family not the Gov.
1000 + pages of Stimulus, Health care, Cap 'n' trade etc..etc.. "Don't read just sign" RUSH ! "Were in a crises"...Nothing like creating a Problem then, Creating a Quick out of the hat solution, Then Oh'Blamamonmic's to the rescue with Drastic results.
Part # 2
One has to ask WHO WRITES THESE MASSIVE BILLS ? and WHY ? so far the only ones who benefited from the Stimulus are DA RICH.
Meanwhile when the economic S#&% hit the fan....It's off to VACATION LAND. I'm sorry I did not go with Mrs. Oh'Blama on Her spending spree to England, earth, Wind and fire concerts or drive in the new Limo's or fly in the new AIR FORCE ONE and Helicopters, I'll just pick up the Tax bill.
Social Security, Welfare etc..etc.. going down the tubes. SS get it while it's hot...
Over 7 months in Office, Oh'Blama said "Change, Hope".
I'm willing to bet those who voted and support Him are thinking different by now.
Change: from Iraq to Afghanistan, from a free Society to Socialism, the 1 & 2nd Amendments are next.
Hope: For a US economic collapse, seizing total control.
I can't wait until the next 3 1/2 years from now, 2012 for real CHANGE.
Cejay,
The facts are just that...FACTS.
Army term: B O H I C A
Take care Brother.
thank you......"many see, and never see reality" "many hear, yet refuse to hear the truth" "many fail to question, don't know better".....just open your heart and mind.....
example: i was waiting for "da u.s prez oh'blama" to object in public the release of the locker be terrorist [over 270 innocent lives murdered half were americans ] yet silence was the norm, ignore the victims families ..... why ?
i just hope he enjoys his well earned vacation....
When you're a powerful Congressman and working diligently to increase tax rates to pay for President Obama's health-care plan, we suppose it's easy to lose track of one of your checking accounts. That would be the one at the federal credit union with a balance somewhere between $250,001 and maybe as high as $500,000. And when you're crunched for time and pulling together bills to pass in a rush, we guess, too, that you might overlook several other investment accounts, even if some of them are sizable, such as the ones Mr. Rangel missed at JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch, Oppenheimer and BlackRock.
Oh, and those vacant properties in Glassboro, in southern Jersey? Everybody in Manhattan tries not to think much about New Jersey, so those lots and their as-much-as-$15,000 value must also have slipped down the memory hole. (The New York Post reported yesterday that Mr. Rangel failed to pay property taxes for two of the lots, according to the county clerk's office.)
Oh, and those vacant properties in Glassboro, in southern Jersey? Everybody in Manhattan tries not to think much about New Jersey, so those lots and their as-much-as-$15,000 value must also have slipped down the memory hole. (The New York Post reported yesterday that Mr. Rangel failed to pay property taxes for two of the lots, according to the county clerk's office.)
The Chairman probably isn't doing a lot of dining at KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell or Long John Silver's, either, which may explain why he didn't disclose the $1,001 to $15,000 in stock he owns in Yum Brands, the conglomerate that runs those chain restaurants. Compared to his undisclosed portfolio stake in PepsiCo—$15,001 to $50,000—that's practically a rounding error.
The only thing I Respect and Honor is....
FACT: Rangel served in the U.S Army during the Korean Conflict and I believed was wounded, but that's all.
Just so His memory clears up a bit, then it's bye bye Baby, finish His term in Office and forget the reelection thing. Then why not place Him in Oh'Blamacare free for all, heck He's at the age where He would qualify for that free "Death Counseling".
HUH ! One can only wonder how many other members of Oh'Blama's staff, Senators and Congressmen are in the same AVOID DA TAX boat thing?.
Be upfront and Honest with the American People is all that one should ask.
All you need are some bread and some sardines.
WAKE UP !
Thievery comes in all Colors, Races, Ethnicity, Religions, Gender, SHAPES and SIZES. Especially in the Office this Cheater holds. He needs to be held accountable even more so.
LONG LIVE 9 / 12