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Geneva Mayor Announes Run For Rep. Hastert's Seat

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Aug 18, 2007 6:19 pm US/Central

Geneva Mayor Announes Run For Rep. Hastert's Seat

CHICAGO (CBS) ― Now that Rep. Dennis Hastert is not running again, another politician wants to take his place.

Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns on Saturday officially announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the 14th Congressional District. His two-day eight-county announcement tour started Saturday morning in Yorkville.

Hastert, who was speaker of the House longer than any Republican, announced Friday he will not seek another term in Congress.

After greeting hundreds of well wishers outside the old Kendall County courthouse in Yorkville Hastert quickly confirmed what had been the worst kept secret in Washington.

"I have decided not to seek another term in Congress," Hastert told the crowd.

Hastert thanked staff, supporters and voters who helped keep him in office for 20 years.

"Together, we have made a difference," he said. Citing legislation for domestic security, Medicare, technology research, Social Security and alternative fuel sources, he added, "We passed improvements that have quietly made a real difference in people's lives."

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