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Death of Senator Lindsey Graham
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NPR anchor Dale Willman opens the newscast with the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, of South Carolina, who passed away overnight from a torn aorta. Former Arizona Senator Jeff Flake — who served alongside Graham — offered a warm tribute, describing Graham as an 'old time pol' who crossed the aisle to support President Obama's court, ambassador, and cabinet nominees. [1] — Dale Willman "Senator Lindsey Graham died overnight from a torn aorta at age 71. Former colleague Jeff Flake remembered him as a rare old-school bipartis…" 00:17 The death of Graham, who had just spoken with President Trump about a recent Ukraine trip, marks the end of one of the Senate's most complicated and colorful careers.
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 — Friends Remember a Bipartisan Force
Senator Lindsey Graham died overnight from a torn aorta at age 71. Former colleague Jeff Flake remembered him as a rare old-school bipartisan who voted for Obama nominees and worked across the aisle.
Lindsey Graham dies at 71
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died overnight from a torn aorta at age 71.
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