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"In a statement sent to the media, Owens said he wants to undertake new endeavors and spend more time with his family.\"After careful thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election for the 21st Congressional District this November, said Owens said in a prepared statement emailed to the media.Owens was first elected in 2009 after beating Doug Hoffman and Dierdre Scozzafava in a special election to succeed Republican John McHugh of New York\u2019s 23rd congressional district.\u201CEven though I will not seek re-election, it is my goal that the next phase of my life will continue to focus on helping to improve the lives of all New Yorkers, primarily through job creation and economic development,\u201D said Owens in the statement.Owens said he will spend the remainder of his term assisting constituents with their individual concerns, focusing on passing a Farm Bill, job creation, northern border security, supporting troops and veterans, and working toward bipartisanship in Congress.President Barack Obama released the following statement regarding Owens' announcement:\u00A0 \"During his time in the United States Congress, Bill Owens has been a forceful advocate for the people of New York.\u00A0 Bill has helped create jobs and economic opportunity for hardworking North Country families and farmers.\u00A0 And as a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he has protected the interests of our men and women in uniform.\u00A0 Michelle and I thank Congressman Owens for his service, and we wish him, his wife Jane, and their three children the very best in the future.\""^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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