Representative Spencer Bachus Reflects On His Time In Congress

| October 27, 2014 

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A fixture on the Alabama political scene will soon be no longer. Spencer Bachus has served in Congress since 1993. But this year the Vestavia Hills Republican is retiring. He’s one of 24 incumbents to step down this term.

Congressman Bachus spoke to WBHM’s Sarah Delia about his time in Washington. He started off by explaining why he decided to retire.

 

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