August 25, 2008
Posted: August 25th, 2008 02:00 PM ET
From CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
The DNC is returning a check from Rangel.
(CNN) - The Democratic National Committee will return a $100,000 donation from Rep. Charles Rangel's political action committee, CNN has confirmed. DNC Spokesman Damien LaVera tells CNN the check is being returned because of Barack Obama's policy not to accept money from political action committees, and is unrelated to the recent apartment controversy surrounding Rangel. News of the returned donation was first reported in the New York Post. Last month the New York Times reported Rangel currently leased four rent control apartments in the Harlem area, including one that was used for a campaign office - against regulations stipulating rent-control apartments must be used for primary residences. Rangel has denied any wrongdoing, but the New York Democrat said he will give up the apartment he used as an office. House Republicans introduced a measure late last month to censure Rangel over the apartment use, but the motion was killed by Democrats. Rangel's office has not returned a request for comment. Filed under: Charles Rangel |
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