Charlie Rangel Should Step Down as Committee Chairman, Post Editorial Says

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In an editorial in Friday's paper, The Washington Post called amended tax documents released by Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) a "treasure trove of outrage," and reiterated its call for Rangel to step down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. The paper first called on Rangel to resign last November when the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into his sketchy real estate dealings.

"Much is expected of elected officials," the Post's editors write. "Much more is expected and demanded of those entrusted with chairmanships and the power that comes with them, especially when it involves the nation's purse strings. From all that we've seen thus far, Mr. Rangel has violated that trust continually and seemingly without care."

The influential New York Times editorial page praised the decision to investigate Rangel last year, but thus far has not demanded his resignation.

For details: Rep. Rangel Must Step Aside [Washington Post]

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