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    Sen . Daniel Akaka of Hawaii Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election

    HONOLULU -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii says he won't run for re-election next year.The 86-year-old announced Wednesday that he'll finish his term and step down after 22 years in the Senate.Akaka said in a statement that "the end of this Congress is the right time for me to step aside." He didn't expand on his reasons for not running again.Last week, Hawaii's other senator -- Daniel Inouye -- said he wouldn't be able to give Akaka financial support for his campaign, as he has in the past.Democrats hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, including two independents who side with them. But they must defend 21 of the 33 seats on the ballot next year, and face a struggle to retain control....

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