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Capitol Hill blues overstated as reason lawmakers quit
Washington reports age and electoral pressure drive retirement from Congress more than partisanship. Of 21 House departures, eight are over 65 and many face tough reelections. seven retiring senators include three beset by scandals. A mix of fatigue and cycles in politics, with few blaming Congress itself.
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Capitol Hill Blues
Washington
Congress
House
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Donald Riegle
D-Mich
Dave Durenberger
R-Mini
Howard Metzenbaum
D-Ohio
Harlan Mathews
D-Tenn
Alex McMillan
R-N.c
House Budget Committee
John Kasich
Ohio
Marilyn Lloyd
Dtenn
David Redmond
Bob Smith
R-Ove
Smith
Redmond
Rites