CNN: Trey Gowdy Not to Seek Re-Election
The South Carolina Republican published a lengthy statement online saying ‘I enjoy justice system more than our political system’
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SCIUTTO: “There’s more breaking news on Capitol Hill this hour. It’s a busy day. Congressman Trey Gowdy, the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committees says he will not seek re-election. The South Carolina Republican published a lengthy statement online saying in part, quote, 'Whatever skills I may have are better utilized in a courtroom than in Congress, and I enjoy our justice system more than our political system.'"
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