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Dems reject motion to punish Rangel

House Democrats rejected a call by Republicans to force Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., from his plum committee chairmanship because of ethics cases against him.

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It is my intent to recommend to Ranking Member Hastings and the committee that we honor Chairman Rangel's request
Dems reject motion to punish Rangel Sep 18, 2008

Raymond Eugene "Gene" Green (born October 17, 1947) is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 29th congressional district, serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes most of eastern Houston, along with large portions of Houston's eastern suburbs.

Green was born in Houston and he graduated from the University of Houston, earning a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1971 and a law degree in 1977. He held positions as a business manager and a private attorney prior to his election to Congress.

Green was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1972. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1985.

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