Topic - Charlie Rangel

. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the third-longest currently serving member of the House of Representatives, serving consistently since 1971. As its most senior member, he is also the Dean of New York's congressional delegation. Rangel was the first African-American Chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee. He is also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. - Source: Wikipedia

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Rep. Charlie Rangel D-N.Y., speaks at his primary election night gathering, Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) ** FILE **

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Rep. Charlie Rangel D-N.Y., speaks at his primary election night gathering, Tuesday, June 24, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) ** FILE **

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference announcing an agreement on legislation legalizing medical marijuana in the Red Room at the Capitol on Thursday, June 19, 2014, in Albany, N.Y. A vote on the legislation is expected Thursday night when the legislative session is scheduled to end. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

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New York Rep. Charlie Rangel was seen tinkering away on his iPad during a live congressional debate against his challengers over the weekend. (ABC 7)

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** FILE ** Rep. Charlie Rangel, New York Democrat (Associated Press)

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