Democratic Congressman: RIP, Hugo Chavez

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5:38 PM, Mar 5, 2013 • By MICHAEL WARREN

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New York congressman Jose Serrano, a Democrat, posted a message on his Twitter page celebrating the death of Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez:

Hugo Chavez was a leader that understood the needs of the poor. He was committed to empowering the powerless.R.I.P. Mr. President.

— Jose E. Serrano (@RepJoseSerrano) March 5, 2013

Serrano and Chavez have a relationship that dates back at least to 2005, when the congressman brokered a deal with Chavez to have Citgo, a division of Venezuela's state-owned oil corporation, provide discounted heating oil to his constituents in the South Bronx (via Ben Smith).