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October 17, 2009

As Questions Linger, Rangel's Clout Erodes

New York Times, New York Times

Representative Charles B. Rangel of New York has so far been able to hang onto his powerful committee chairmanship despite damaging disclosures about his financial dealings. But when it comes to the kind of clout that Washington pays close attention to — campaign dollars — his status seems to be slipping.

Representative Rangel at a hearing on Thursday.

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The pace of financial contributions to Mr. Rangel, a fund-raising powerhouse for the Democratic Party who is chairman of the influential House Ways and Means Committee, has dropped by nearly half this year from the previous election cycle, according...

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