US EditionVirginia Rep. Gerry Connolly announces retirement from Congress after cancer returns
- Gerry Connolly announced his retirement from Congress due to esophageal cancer, stating, "The sun is setting on my time in public service and this will be my last term in Congress."
- House Republicans face difficulties finding consensus on major budget elements, with internal divisions regarding proposed cuts to Medicaid and deficit reduction.
- Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP leaders are grappling with their promises versus the complexities of budget cuts, leading to internal conflicts within the party.
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Headlines from across the state: Longtime NoVa congressman Gerry Connolly will not seek reelection after cancer resurgence; more ...
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:Politics:Longtime NoVa congressman Gerry Connolly will not seek reelection after cancer resurgence. — Virginia Mercury.ICE promises bystanders who challenged Charlottesville raid will be prosecuted. — The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress (paywall).Economy:Chesterfield growth, with huge data center, to bring new power lines. — …
High-Ranking Democrat Rep. Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Won’t Run for Re-Election - News Addicts
A prominent Democrat in the U.S. House unexpectedly announced that he will be finishing out his term and not seeking reelection after being diagnosed with cancer, placing the party’s chances of regaining control of the chamber in further jeopardy. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), 75, confirmed in a letter to supporters that he was diagnosed six […] The post High-Ranking Democrat Rep. Announces Cancer Diagnosis, Won’t Run for Re-Election appeared firs…
Connolly, he's not looking for re-election; the cancer's back.
Virginia’s veteran representative, Gerry Connolly, announced on Monday that he will not seek re-election next year, after learning that the oesophagus cancer he has been fighting against has returned. Connolly, who serves his ninth term representing District 11 of Virginia, also said he plans to resign “soon” from his position as a senior Democrat on the House Government Oversight and Reform Committee. “My time in public service is coming to an …
Top Dem Won’t Seek Reelection After Cancer Resurgence
The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee has announced that he will not be running for reelection after his cancer returned. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), who defeated socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to become the top Democrat on the oversight panel in December, announced on April 28 that his esophageal cancer had “returned” and he would not be seeking reelection. The 75-year-old senator has been in office since 2008. Conno…
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