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Longtime U.S. Rep Peter DeFazio won't seek re-election

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Peter DeFazio, the Democratic liberal lion of the Oregon congressional delegation, is retiring.

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  1. The Hill

    DeFazio becomes 19th House Democrat to retire (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on Wednesday announced he planned to retire from Congress, becoming the 19th House Democrat to opt against running for reelection in 2022.

  2. CNN

    Peter DeFazio is the latest House Democrat to announce plans not to seek reelection (opens CNN)

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    Rep. Peter DeFazio, the chairman of the House Transportation Committee, announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2022, the latest in a long stream of House Democrats leaving Congress at the end of their terms.

  3. Tucson

    Longtime Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio won't seek reelection (opens Tucson)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rep. Peter DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history and a staunch advocate for environmental issues, said Wednesday he is retiring and will

  4. New York Times

    Peter DeFazio, House Transportation Committee Chairman, Will Retire (opens New York Times)

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    The Oregon Democrat, who has served for nearly 35 years, is the third House committee leader to announce his retirement this year, as the party braces for a grueling midterm election.

  5. Politico

    Peter DeFazio will retire from Congress in latest blow to Democrats (opens Politico)

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    His move also comes as Democrats are widely expected to lose the majority in the House in 2022, which is likely to have factored into his decision.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Peter DeFazio latest powerful House Democrat to join retirement exodus (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee, will retire at the end of his term.

  7. Washington Times

    Longest serving Oregon Democrat won’t seek reelection to Congress (opens Washington Times)

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    Rep. Peter DeFazio, the longest serving U.S. House member in Oregon’s history and a staunch advocate for environmental issues, said Wednesday he is retiring and will not seek reelection next year

  8. CBS News

    Peter DeFazio is 19th Democrat to announce he's leaving the House (opens CBS News)

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    DeFazio is the longest-serving U.S. representative in Oregon's history.

  9. NBC News

    In another departure for Democrats, Oregon Rep. DeFazio to retire from Congress (opens NBC News)

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    DeFazio has served for 36 years in the House and is currently the chairman of the Transportation Committee.

  10. Fox News

    DeFazio becomes latest Democratic lawmaker to retire at the end of current term (opens Fox News)

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    House Transportation Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., will retire at the end of this Congress.

  11. Lebanon Express

    Longtime U.S. Rep Peter DeFazio won't seek re-election (opens Lebanon Express)

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    Peter DeFazio, the Democratic liberal lion of the Oregon congressional delegation, is retiring.

  12. PJ Media

    Peter DeFazio -- High-Ranking, Swing District Democrat -- To Retire in 2022 (opens PJ Media)

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    Peter DeFazio, the Democrat chairman of the powerful House Transportation Committee, will not seek reelection in next year’s midterms — and his Oregon seat could be ripe for a Republican t...

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