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MARGARET WARNER (Newshour): Finally tonight, another in our series of conversations with retiring lawmakers -- tonight, Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank.
The congressman, who's served for 32 years, is known for his sharp intellect and blunt style. As chairman of the Financial Services Committee, he co-authored the Dodd-Frank reform law regulating banks in the wake of the financial crisis. He was the first openly gay member of Congress, and recently married his longtime partner.
Before that, in the 1980s, his career was marred by scandal involving his relationship with a male prostitute.
But Frank weathered that and went on to win reelection by wide margins.
NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman sat down with him last week.
PAUL SOLMAN (Newshour): Congressman Frank, welcome.
Why Congress? What did you hope to accomplish when you came here first?
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