Sen. Lautenberg, News Corp. Critic, Won't Seek Re-Election in 2014

Formal announcement set for Friday

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), a persistent critic of News Corp. and media consolidation, said Thursday he will not seek re-election in 2014.

The 89-year-old Senator confirmed his plans to the Newark, N.J.-based Star-Ledger, but will make a formal announcement tomorrow in Paterson, N.J.

"I am not announcing the end of anything. I am announcing the beginning of a two-year mission to pass new gun safety laws, protect children from toxic chemicals and create more opportunities for working families in New Jersey,” Lautenberg told The Star-Ledger.

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