Rangel Wants to Keep Gavel

By Tory Newmyer
Roll Call Staff
Sept. 11, 2008, 12 a.m.

Embattled Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) acknowledged Wednesday that he owes about $5,000 in back taxes to the federal government and a similar amount in state and city taxes on rental income from a vacation property. But he pushed back against Republican demands he give up his gavel while the ethics committee probes the issue, along with two other matters involving the veteran Harlem legislator.



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Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response

Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.

The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article

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