NEW: Democrat Steny Hoyer to Announce Retirement From the House After Decades in Congress
Maryland Democrat Rep. Steny Hoyer, 86, is going to announce his retirement from the House after decades in Congress as early as Thursday.
Steny Hoyer was first elected to Congress in 1981.
House Democrats are promoting the younger (and more radical) members to leadership positions.
Politico reported:
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer is set to announce his retirement from the House as soon as Thursday, capping off a decades-long career in Congress, according to two people...