Clyburn, 85, Might Join Record-Number of Lawmakers Calling It Quits - WSJ
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Clyburn, 85, might join a record number of lawmakers in retiring from Congress.
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Rep. Clyburn, 85, is considering retirement as part of what could be a record number of lawmakers deciding not to seek reelection. The potential departure would add to an unusually large wave of congressional exits.
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