Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
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Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
Relatives are remembering former U_S_ Sen_ Alan Simpson of Wyoming as “an uncommonly generous man” who was “gifted in crossing party lines.”ABC News - 4d -
Former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died. He was 93.NBC News - 3d -
Former Sen. Alan Simpson dies at age 93
Former Sen. Alan Simpson (R-Wyo.) a moderate conservative known for his witty humor who was appointed to lead a commission on deficit reduction by former President Obama, died Friday at the age of ...The Hill - 3d -
Alan Simpson, moderate GOP senator who bridged partisan gaps, dead at 93
Relatives and colleagues remember former GOP Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming as a figure who was "gifted in crossing party lines."CBS News - 4d -
Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.The New York Times - 3d -
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American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing; Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93CBS News - 3d -
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson.CBS News - 1d -
Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley dies at 84
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Nita Lowey, former New York representative, dies at 87
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Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
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Nita Lowey, former New York congresswoman, dies at 87
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Junior Bridgeman, businessman and former NBA player, dies at 71
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Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
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Ex-US Rep. Nita Lowey, who chaired powerful House Appropriations Committee, dies
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Ex-NBA player, entrepreneur Bridgeman dies at 71
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Former NBA center Oliver Miller dies at 54
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Schallock, oldest living ex-MLB'er, dies at 100
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Hong Kong property developer Lee Shau Kee dies at 97
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Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor secretary
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ESPN's Schefter: Cowboys dark horse for $93 million All-Pro WR late to free agent market
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Shaheen needles Scott Brown over potential GOP Senate bid
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday that he would not run for the U.S.NBC News - 4d -
Democrats eager for Cooper Senate bid in North Carolina
Democrats are eager to see former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) jump into the Tar Heel State’s Senate race next year, seeing him as the most formidable challenger to Sen. Thom Tillis (R). ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Ultrasound now needed for pill abortions in Wyoming after lawmakers override veto
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Nadine Menendez, Wife of Ex-Senator, Goes to Trial on Bribery Charges
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Art Schallock, Oldest Living Former M.L.B. Player, Dies at 100
The left-hander pitched a few dozen games for the Yankees from 1951-54.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Slick Watts, former Seattle SuperSonics legend, dies at age 73
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Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73
Watts played five years for the Sonics and remained in Seattle after his careerCBS Sports - 2d -
Sununu on possible Senate bid: 'I have not ruled it out completely'
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