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Rep. Jackie Speier Will Not Run For Re-election
"It's time for me to come home," said Speier, 71, after serving San Mateo County at almost every level of government for nearly 40 years.

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"It's time for me to come home," said Speier, 71, after serving San Mateo County at almost every level of government for nearly 40 years.

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