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Ala. Democrat to Retire From Congress

Nine-term Democratic Rep. Bud Cramer of Alabama said Thursday he will not run for re-election in November.

NY Rep. McNulty Announces Retirement

Rep. Michael McNulty confirmed Monday that he will retire from Congress after 20 years of representing seven eastern New York counties.

NY Rep. McNulty to Retire

New York Rep. Michael McNulty will soon announce he is retiring from Congress after 10 terms in office, fellow Democrats said.

Rep. Wilson to Seek Domenici's N.M. Seat

Rep. Heather Wilson intends to seek the Senate seat being vacated in New Mexico by fellow Republican Pete Domenici, the Associated Press has learned.

N.M. Senator Quitting for Health Reasons

Sen. Pete Domenici is retiring after a generation as a dominant Republican voice on budget matters in Congress, deferring to health concerns after six terms in office.

Van Clief to Step Down As NTRA Chief

D.G. Van Clief Jr. will retire as head of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Breeders Cup Limited at the end of the year.

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GOP congressmen quit because of five-day work week.

Source: Think Progress

Republican congressmen have so far announced that they will not be running for re-election. One of those lawmakers, Rep. Ray LaHood (R-IL), complained "that the Democrats' new five-day workweek" is part of the reason they're all retiring:

GOP Looks to Increase Senate Majority from 55-44 advantage

Source: FOXNews.com

Republicans say open races in states where a Democrat is retiring offer them the best chance to increase their Senate majority.