1/6/10 HC Reform Update by Mark Sanna: Senator Christopher Dodd, the embattled Connecticut Democrat has decided not to seek re-election this year. Mr. Dodd, 65, is a pivotal figure in the major debates now confronting Congress. The decision came hours after Democratic senator, Byron Dorgan of North Dakota, announced that he would not seek re-election. The developments underscored the fragility of the Democrats’ 60-vote Senate majority.