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January 31, 2014

California Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman to Leave Congress After 4 Decades 
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Democratic Rep. Henry Waxman of California has announced he will retire
at the end of this session following four decades in the House of
Representatives. Waxman played a lead role in shaping Obama's healthcare
law and has spearheaded key legislation on the environment, consumer
protection and the funding of HIV and AIDS treatment. Women's health
activist Sandra Fluke, who became famous after she was barred from
testifying at a hearing on contraception coverage, says she is "strongly
considering running" for Waxman's seat.

 

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