Politics & Government
Barney Frank to Announce He is Not Running in 2012
Frank will announce in a press conference today that will not seek re-election.
CNN is reporting this morning that U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-4th) will not seek re-election in 2012.
The 16-term Newton Democrat that he was planning to run in 2012. However, reports today say he will hold a press conference this afternoon at Newton City Hall to announce he will not run.
The Fourth District , giving more Worcester and Norfolk county towns to Frank including Wrentham, Milford and part of Bellingham.
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More recently, to speak to a crowd of residents who gathered to voice concerns about the closing of several Newton Post Offices.
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