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Originally Posted by Xazy
He will walk, get his slap on his wrist, it is pathetic. He was in the committee of Ways and Means, is the most ironic part of it all....
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And Newt Gingrich was minority whip when he was found to have violated House ethics rules with tax violations around a questionable tax-exempt organization that he used for political purposes.
Gingrich was reprimanded (less than censure) and temporarily gave up this leadership role (only to on to become Speaker), just as Rangel gave up the chairmanship of Ways and Means. Gingrich paid $300,000, just as Rangel is expected to pay back taxes.
How do you justify a penalty beyond those established in the House rules and/or ethics guidelines used in the past?
I am not defending Rangel.....I just dont believe in double standards, particularly when they come off as partisan.