Jornal New York Post 2010.11.19

WASHINGTON -- The House ethics committee last night hit Rep. Charles Rangel with the stiff penalty of censure -- after the teary-eyed Harlem congressman begged for mercy and told the panel he wasn't a corrupt politician.

Rangel, 80, would be the first congressman to face such humiliating punishment -- the most severe short of expulsion -- in 27 years.

Most Washington insiders had expected Rangel to face only a reprimand, the least serious penalty.

The full House of Representatives is expected to consider the recommendation next month and is likely to approve it.

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Before the 9-1 committee vote, Rangel sat for several minutes trying to compose himself.

He wiped away tears, placed his hands over his eyes and then his chin before he slowly stood up and said in a barely audible, gravelly voice, "I don't know how much longer I have to live.

"Thank you for this awkward opportunity to express myself."

Rangel spoke after Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the panel, asked him to offer his words.

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