Sen. Frank Lautenberg, 89, the oldest member of the U.S. Senate, stands with wife Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Paterson, N.J., as he is introduced to a gathering where he announced plans to retire at the end of his current term.  . Lautenberg, 89, confirmed he would step down when his term ends in 2015 rather than seek re-election at age 90. &#40;AP Photo&#47;Mel Evans&#41; <span class=meta>(AP Photo&#47; Mel Evans)</span>
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