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

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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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1. You double posted this

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2. One post was here in Congress while the other was in GD.

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

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