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Monday, June 25, 2012

Congressman Charles Rangel attends Community Town Hall Forum at First A.M.E Church: Bethel

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By Ryan Ngala

[Harlem, New York]

During a special event at the First AME Church - Bethel, Congressman Charles B. Rangel and many guests greeted members of the congregation, To the church they deeply love in the house of God. He discussed issues about the elections, upcoming events and what’s going on in  New York City. This program was a community town hall forum held to inform people about voting in the upcoming election.

The congregation applauded Congressman Charles Rangel as he arrived at the sanctuary of the church, He sat down and after he was able to get everyone’s attention,  he talked about his re-election campaign for the election primary on Tuesday June the 26th, 2012. In addition, Joyce Johnson, Clyde Williams, and Robert J. Rodriguez are also running for election this Tuesday. 

During his visit to the church, he talked about housing problems, health concerns, and crime in the community.  He asked questions about what people thought is going on in the community, and he spoke about people who drink and party too much. The congressman also voiced criticisms of many news media and local newspapers that report negatively about the Obama administration and its handling of the economy. Charles Rangel said in a statement that “Many people may not like Obama, but they don’t like the company they keep”. 

Finally, Mr. Rangel urged the congregation of the church to get out and vote on Tuesday, June the 26th, He also reminded young voters to make their voices heard; he emphasized. That this election is so important to this community and that its outcome could bring justice to the people of the congregation. He cautioned voters to choose wisely and select the candidate who is highly capable. When the community town hall forum ended, refreshments were served.

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