Should Gov. Paterson have vetoed the Legislature’s ethics bill?
Gov. David Paterson on Tuesday vetoed the Legislature’s effort to create new ethics oversight panels for elected officials and to require more financial disclosure by lawmakers to help thwart political...
View ArticleShould Charles Rangel permanently give up Ways and Means?
Amid growing calls for his ouster, New York Rep. Charles Rangel said Wednesday he would temporarily step down from his position as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee. His decision...
View ArticleHas the media treated Rangel unfairly?
After receiving an enthusiastic reception from supporters at his 80th birthday celebration this week, New York Rep. Charles Rangel delivered a scathing attack on the news media, citing coverage of...
View ArticleShould Sheldon Silver resign as Assembly speaker?
Under intense pressure to do so, a state ethics panel is looking into Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s decision to make payments with taxpayer money to two women who had accused powerful Brooklyn...
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