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  • Rangel stepping down from chairmanship

    LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON

    Rep. Charles Rangel announced this morning he will temporarily step down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, saying he didn't want his ethics controversy to jeopardize election prospects for fellow Democrats. The 20-term Harlem congressman held a news conference on short notice, telling reporters, "My chairmanship is bringing so much attention to the press, and in order to avoid my colleagues having to defend me during their elections, I have this morning sent a letter" asking House Speaker Nancy...