Rangel should be expelled

The former chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee was found guilty on 11 of 13 charges by the House Ethics Committee. Justice will not be served by the censure of Rep. Rangel.  There can be no justice without a serious punishment for his unapologetic violations of law and ethics rules.  Rangel is no schoolboy coming late to class. He deserves more than a mark on his permanent record; he should be expelled from Congress.  Since the Ethics Committee failed to recommend expulsion for the shameless Rangel, the full House should act on its own to expel him.  Rangel's presence in the House only brings further disrepute to the institution. The American people voted to put an end to the corruption that is so pervasive in Washington.  No more influence peddling.  No more abuse of office.  No more back-room deals that allow corrupt politicians to remain in power. Charlie Rangel should not be allowed to remain in Congress.

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Tom Fitton is the president of Judicial Watch.