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"I've been to a lot of funerals, and this
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A House ethics panel has accused
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There was almost no mention of Rangel's ethics problems
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Cuomo, who served as housing secretary under President Bill Clinton and currently is New York's attorney general, told the crowd that Clinton
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"Charlie
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Schumer spoke of working with Rangel for three decades: "He is somebody who has
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Not everyone who showed
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Jonathan Tasini, who is challenging Rangel in the Sept. 14 primary, made an appearance to criticize the optics of Rangel holding such a lavish fundraiser
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And a handful of protesters showed up
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The
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The timing of Rangel's high-profile fundraiser spooked many Democrats nervous
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ff14 cd key New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg noted the absences of some lawmakers, making a subtle crack about their lack of loyalty.
"I know a few people couldn't be
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At least five
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The Rev. Al Sharpton, for his
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