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Rangel: 'They Knew' I Didn't Deserve Censure
Appearing on State of the Union, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) said that his censure this past week was the product of a political environment in which members of Congress were afraid of appearing "easy on anybody in Washington." Rangel added: "I can understand that feeling back home, but I tell you, individually, whether it's Republicans or Democrats, they knew what I had done did not reach the level of a censure."
Durbin: 'Unconscionable' To Cut Top Taxes And Not Extend Unemployment
Appearing on Face The Nation, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that any tax-cut deal would also have to include an extension of unemployment benefits: "The notion that we would give tax cuts to those making over a million dollars a year, which is the Republican position, and then turn our backs on 2 million Americans who will lose unemployment benefits before Christmas ... is unconscionable."
Topics: Bush Tax Cuts, Charlie Rangel, Dick Durbin, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Jeb Hensarling, Kent Conrad, Orrin Hatch, Roundup, Sunday Shows, Tax Cuts, Taxes, Wes Clark
AR-SEN
Wes Clark On Blanche Lincoln 'I Think She'll Succeed'
General Wesley Clark and Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR)
Gen. Wesley Clark said Sen. Blanche Lincoln will do just fine in her primary against progressive favorite Bill Halter.
Today at the White House during a reception for Earth Day, I did a brief interview with Clark (D-AR). I was the pool reporter for the event, and filed a brief write-up for the rest of the press.
I asked Clark what he makes of the May 18 Democratic primary between Lincoln and Halter. Clark told me he's supporting Lincoln, though hasn't had time to campaign for her yet because of frequent travel out of the state.
"I think she'll succeed," Clark said. "I admire Blanche. She's a fine person."
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