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11-term Rep. McKeon leaving, exodus continues

By Donna Cassata
Published January 16, 2014 6:23pm ET
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11-term Rep. McKeon leaving, exodus continues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joining an exodus from Congress by both Democrats and Republicans, veteran Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon tearfully announced Thursday that he’s retiring after 21 years, stepping down as House Armed Services Committee chairman. “I’m leaving this job in a year, but I will not leave the fight,” McKeon told reporters at a Capitol […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joining an exodus from Congress by both Democrats and Republicans, veteran Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon tearfully announced Thursday that he’s retiring after 21 years, stepping down as House Armed Services Committee chairman.

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