https://freerepublic.com/tag/housefinsvcscomm/ en-us Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:04:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/707021/posts WASHINGTON - Rep. John J. LaFalce, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced Wednesday that he will retire from Congress at yearend. Rep. LaFalce faced a tough primary as a result of a New York redistricting plan that was finalized this week. Under the plan, Rep. LaFalce would have been pitted against fellow Democrat Louise M. Slaughter, as parts of his Buffalo-area district would overlap parts of her territory in Rochester. He said he is planning to pursue a new career. "Whether this career change will take me back to the law, or a career in social... American Banker https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/707021/posts#comment Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:04:41 GMT