EDITORIAL: Rangel Problems

Most Americans remember whether they have half a million dollars stashed in the bank or own a few thousand dollars worth of land. Not Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. The nation’s leading tax writer has had trouble remembering what he owns.

Mr. Rangel, who is already in trouble over previous financial omissions, failed to disclose in required House reports that he had a checking account holding between $250,000 and $500,000 at the Congressional Federal Credit Union.

Read more: (Editorial, “Rangel Problems,” Watertown Daily Times, 8/29/09)