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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Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93

Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming died Friday at the age of 93. Simpson was from a bygone era: A conservative who supported gay rights and said abortion was so personal men shouldn't even have a ...
CBS News - 5h
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 - 14h
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 - 13h
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 - 15h
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.”
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American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing; Alan Simpson, former Wyoming senator, dies at 93
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