Ryan Cites Ways and Means Gavel in 2016 Decision
His decision not to seek the presidency keeps him in the committee job job for as many as six years with control over tax, trade and health policy.
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Representative Paul Ryan, the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2012, won’t run for president in 2016.
Ryan, a 44-year-old Wisconsin Republican, just became chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. His decision not to seek the presidency keeps him in that job for as many as six years with control over tax, trade and health policy.