Article: Rep. Charles Rangel celebrates 74th birthday in New York.(National Report)(Brief Article)

Rep. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) enjoyed turning 74 during his recent birthday bash at the Tavern on the Green restaurant in Manhattan.

The congressman, who is serving his 17th term on Capitol Hill as representative of New York's 15th Congressional District, was feted by a standing-room-only crowd of celebrities, politicians and well-wishers, including veteran actor Ossie Davis and wife, actress Ruby Dee; singer Melba Moore; opera singer Jessye Norman; and former New York Mayor David Dinkins.

Rangel's wife, Alma, and his daughter, Alicia Rangel Haughton, were also among the more than ...

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