Two Republicans, Rep. Kay Granger of Texas and Ken Buck of Colorado separately announced plans to retire from Congress.
The powerful chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger of Texas, announced she will not run for reelection next year.Buck said he was "disappointed" in the Republican party. Granger did not offer a specific reason for her retirement.
Buck's announcement came just hours after another veteran House Republican, Rep. Kay Granger of Texas, the powerful chair of the House Appropriations Committee,The two separate announcements on the same day followed a protracted battle for House speaker that has left Republicans bitterly divided, and which paralyzed the chamber for weeks.she was "encouraged by the next generation of leaders in my district." Granger represents a solidly Republican district near Fort Worth.
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