Charles Rangel's Legacy and Political Career

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Charles Rangel, a Democratic former congressman from New York who served for nearly five decades and was known as the 'Lion of Lenox Avenue,' passed away at the age of 94. He was a trailblazing legislator and a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and dedication to justice and equality.

Key Points

  • Served in Congress for over 40 years
  • Sponsored 40 bills and resolutions that became law
  • Passed away at the age of 94
  • Last surviving member of the Gang of Four

Pros

  • Championed his Harlem community for almost five decades
  • Founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus
  • Significant legislative accomplishments including the Affordable Care Act
  • Advocated for justice and equality

Cons

  • Censured by the House in 2010 for ethics violations
  • Stepped down from the Ways and Means Committee amid an ethics cloud