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.
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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 - 2h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 3h -
Senate Democrats leery of blocking GOP bill fear shutdown politics have changed
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Senate Republicans push Trump for debt ceiling plan
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Sofia Gubaidulina, Composer Who Provoked Soviet Censors, Dies at 93
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Schumer apologizes for calling Republicans 'bastards'
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Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs
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