Rockefeller, Jay
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, who came to West Virginia as a young man from one of the world's richest families to work on antipoverty programs and remained in the state to build a political legacy, announced Friday he will not seek a sixth term.
After a brief break, Congress reverts to its customary bickering and backbiting.
Too many former congressmen make use of the unique vantage point that their years in office afforded them.
Manchin beat GOPer John Raese, who cast the race as a referendum on President Obama.
At least 54 senators are worth a $1 million or more, according to a new analysis by Roll Call.
West Virginia is one of a dozen states where the GOP is trying to use the president to sink Democrats.
Robert C. Byrd was the longest serving member of the U.S. Senate.
The VA will look at the rejected claims of veterans who say their service caused a mysterious illness.
The former governor also said he thinks Schumer's plan can pass.
