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Barney Frank Throws In the Towel, Won’t Seek Reelection in 2012

The acid-tongued Democrat is bowing out in 2012. Congress will be duller without him, says Michelle Cottle.

Michelle Cottle
Michelle Cottle
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Michelle Cottle

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