Rep. Ramstad (R-Minn.) Will Not Seek 10th Term - AP

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Rep. Ramstad Will Not Seek 10th Term


Minnesota Rep. Ramstad Will Not Seek a 10th Term,
Republican Officials Say

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON Sep 17, 2007 (AP)

Minnesota Rep. Jim Ramstad will not seek a tenth term,
said two state Republican Party officials.

The officials spoke on the condition that they not be
identified so as not to pre-empt Ramstad's announcement.
Ramstad's office had scheduled a news conference for
3 p.m. in Minnetonka.

Ramstad, a recovering alcoholic, has focused much of his
energy on addiction and alcohol issues. He has pushed
for years for legislation that would require equal health
insurance coverage for mental and physical illnesses,
when policies include both.

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