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Eugene

(62,650 posts)
Sun Dec 3, 2017, 12:57 PM Dec 2017

U.S. Representative Sander Levin (D-Mich.) says he will not run for reelection

Source: Reuters

#POLITICS DECEMBER 2, 2017 / 2:32 PM / UPDATED A DAY AGO

U.S. Representative Levin says he will not run for reelection

Reuters Staff
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Sander Levin of Michigan said on Saturday he would not run for reelection next year, stepping down after more than three decades in Congress.

The 86-year-old Democrat is a member of the House of Representatives’ powerful Ways and Means committee, which deals with tax and economic policies as well as spending on programs such as Social Security and unemployment.

House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi praised Levin in a statement acknowledging his decision to step down.

“Since his days as a student activist, Congressman Levin has been a fearless and dedicated voice for justice and progress,” Pelosi said.

Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn


https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress/u-s-representative-levin-says-he-will-not-run-for-reelection-idUSKBN1DW0OH
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U.S. Representative Sander Levin (D-Mich.) says he will not run for reelection (Original Post) Eugene Dec 2017 OP
You double posted this left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 #1
One post was here in Congress while the other was in GD. Eugene Dec 2017 #2

Eugene

(62,650 posts)
2. One post was here in Congress while the other was in GD.
Sun Dec 3, 2017, 03:23 PM
Dec 2017

I felt the story was of general interest but too old for LBN.

P.S. Cross-posting is a common practice.

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