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Gilman to announce redistricting plans tonight
Newsday ^
| July 2, 2002
Posted on 07/02/2002 3:22:49 PM PDT by Mr. Morals
Edited on 09/03/2002 4:50:44 AM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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WALLKILL, N.Y. (AP) _ Rep. Benjamin Gilman, whose Hudson Valley district was carved out from under him during his 30th year in Congress, will announce Tuesday night whether he will try to win a 16th term by battling a fellow incumbent.
Most Republican leaders were hoping that at age 79, Gilman would retire gracefully or perhaps accept a federal position.
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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: bengilman; congress; election2002; redistricting
I think he will probably retire. After all, he is the oldest member of the House of Representatives.
Do any of you think that Bush will give him a position such as an ambassadorship or something?
To: Mr. Morals
Do any of you think that Bush will give him a position such as an ambassadorship or something?
Zimbabwe
To: Mr. Morals
I heard earlier today that he was going to retire...
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07/02/2002 6:02:32 PM PDT
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The Chief
To: The Chief
I did, too.
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07/02/2002 7:17:02 PM PDT
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TwoSue
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