Senator Barbara Boxer retiring
Posted: Jan 8, 2015 2:39 PM CDT | Updated: Jan 8, 2015 3:20 PM CDT
She said that neither her age nor the fighting in the Senate played a role in her decision.
Boxer's decision to retire has left House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi stunned. Pelosi said the two and their families have been close and that Boxer's departure will be a great loss.