Republicans Say Rangel Passed on Chances to Settle Ethics Case
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Republicans on the U.S. House ethics panel said Representative Charles Rangel passed up chances to settle misconduct charges and now must face an airing of allegations that include improperly seeking donations from companies with business before Congress.
Charges against the New York Democrat were detailed yesterday at a hearing of an eight-member subcommittee empanelled to determine whether Rangel is guilty of 13 allegations of ethical misconduct.