Massa Denies Wrong Doing And Blasts Blogs

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Congressman says health was the only issue in his decision

Congressman Eric Massa strongly denies that any wrong doing let to his decision not to seek a second term in Congress.  In a statement released by his office, the Corning Democrat said: "This last December I underwent my third major cancer recurrence scare. I kept this private only to members of my immediate family.  I did not tell my staff."

He added that the hospitalization was a "very intense and personal experience especially in light of having gone through this before." Massa. A 20-year veteran of the Navy described himself as "a direct, salty guy who runs at 100mph and my doctors have now clearly told me I can no longer do that.  It is only fair and right that I announce that I will not run again in time for others to consider a run for this office."

He went on to blast the media saying that some blogs "are saying I am leaving because of charges of harassing my staff."  He said these blogs are "a symptom of the problem in this city and I no longer have the life's energy to fight every battle."