20th term. the 74-year-old lawmaker was a key architect of obamacare. he's the 17th member of the house to announce retirement cluing 6 other democrats. 14 other members are running for the senate or governorship. the congressman says he's retiring so he can experience a life outside of congress. he referenced his lack of bipartisan to say there are elements of congress today that i do not like. i abhor the extremism of the republican party tea party members. they often in a partisan and intellectual vacuum denying science refusing to listen to experts and ignoring facts. sandra fluke may seek the vacated seat. she said i'm flattered i'm being discussed as a candidate. a number of people have encouraged me to run. i am strongly considering running. new york city will agree to reforms ordered by a judge over the controversial tactic known