Dem leaders, donors to hold Rangel birthday bash at The Plaza (Alexander Bolton/The Hill)

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Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
Dem leaders, donors to hold Rangel birthday bash at The Plaza  —  Democratic leaders and major party donors plan to hold a lavish 80th birthday gala for Charles Rangel at The Plaza Hotel in Manhattan next month, despite 13 ethics charges pending against the veteran lawmaker.