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Rep. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, speaks as the Indiana House honored his upcoming retirement after 50 years in office Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bauer is the longest-serving member in the Indiana Legislature's history and his tenure was highlighted by his six years as House speaker between 2002 and 2010. (AP Photo/Tom Davies)

Rep. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, speaks as the Indiana House honored his upcoming retirement after 50 years in office Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Bauer is the longest-serving member in the Indiana Legislature's history and his tenure was highlighted by his six years as House speaker between 2002 and 2010. (AP Photo/Tom Davies)

March 4, 2020

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Indiana House honors ex-Speaker Bauer's 50-year career
March 4, 2020 7:49 p.m.

Indiana House honors ex-Speaker Bauer's 50-year career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indiana House Speaker Patrick is about to cast his final votes as he wraps up a 50-year lawmaker career that’s made him the longest-serving member in the Legislature’s history.