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The Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill has gained momentum since its passage out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 21. The bill, which carries tax implications, is expected to pick up its needed stamp of approval from the Ways and Means Committee by June 19, says committee chair Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.). [...]

Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) has taken a good deal of heat for telling reporters last week that he failed to pay taxes on income from his Dominican Republic villa because of a language barrier.