Rangel Paid Son $57,500 for Web Work

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel paid $57,500 from a campaign account to a Web-design company owned by his son over two years, paying more for Internet services than any other House member during the same period, according to federal records.

Using campaign funds to pay relatives is legal, as long as the products or services are priced at fair market value.

House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel is currently facing four investigations by the House ethics panel for possible misuse of his office.

Read more: (John R. Wilke and Christopher Cooper, “Rangel Paid Son $57,500 forWeb Work,” The Wall Street Journal, 12/06/08)