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Thousands of people may have been killed by hurricane Katrina and many more could die in its aftermath because of the President's refusal to heed the calls of governors for help in repairing the infrastructure in their states.
Charles Rangel
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Charles Rangel
Age: 94
Born: 1930
Born: June 11
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Charles Rangel
Charles Bernard Rangel
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