Sen. Dale Bumpers Rules Out 5th Term
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Citing growing frustration with the Republican-controlled Senate, Sen. Dale Bumpers announced he will not run for a fifth term next year. Speaking in Little Rock, the 71-year-old Democrat wiped away tears and choked on his words while making his announcement, which stunned some supporters.
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