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Former Conservative deputy chairman Michael Ancram dies, aged 79
Getty ImagesThe former deputy leader of the Conservative party Michael Ancram has died, aged 79, his family has announced.The 13th Marquis of Lothian, [...]
Tongsun Park, Lobbyist Scarred by Koreagate Scandal, Dies at 89
An amiable Korean-born graduate of Georgetown University, he was imprisoned after a second scandal involving the U.N.
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Daniel J. Evans, Stalwart of Washington State Politics, Dies at 98
A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and as a U.S. senator.
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Frederick Schauer, Scholar Who Scrutinized Free Speech, Dies at 78
In more than a dozen books and several hundred articles, he devoted himself, as he once said, to “questioning the unquestionable or thinking the unthi [...]
Milton Keynes council group leader dies at Lib Dem conference
The leader of the Liberal Democrats opposition group on Milton Keynes City Council has died while attending his party’s annual conference.Robin Bradbu [...]
James Sasser, Senator and Clinton’s Envoy to China, Dies at 87
He became ambassador after three terms as a senator from Tennessee. In 1999, he was made a virtual prisoner in the embassy in Beijing during a siege b [...]
Former UKIP leader Jeffrey Titford dies
A former leader of the UK Independence Party who was also the party's first MEP in the East of England has died aged 90.Jeffrey Titford was described [...]
Former Conservative MP Delwyn Williams dies aged 85
Former Conservative Montgomeryshire MP Delwyn Williams has died at the age of 85.He broke 99 years of Liberal Party control in the constituency with h [...]
Bill Pascrell Jr., 14-Term House Democrat From N.J., Dies at 87
An outspoken progressive, he vigorously opposed President Donald J. Trump and focused on legislation to help “regular Americans pay their bills.”
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Paul Bucha, Medal of Honor Winner With a Political Voice, Dies at 80
His quick thinking saved fellow soldiers in Vietnam. Later, he had a role in the presidential runs of Ross Perot, George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama.
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Tom Korologos, Sherpa of Republican Nominees, Dies at 91
As a White House official and later as a lobbyist, he guided about 300 nominees through their confirmation hearings, including Supreme Court justices. [...]
Randy Kehler, 80, Dies; Peace Activist Inspired Release of Pentagon Papers
Daniel Ellsberg was so moved by Mr. Kehler’s opposition to the Vietnam War that he decided to leak documents that changed the course of the conflict.
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Alma Powell, 86, Esteemed Military Spouse of a Revered Statesman, Dies
Her quiet, elegant manner added to the mystique behind her husband, Colin Powell, and she figured strongly into his decision not to run for president [...]
Walter Shapiro, Political Columnist With a Contrarian Streak, Dies at 77
He brought to his writing a sharp sense of humor, honed in stand-up comedy clubs, and never pulled punches even though he was an unabashed Democrat.
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Tommy Robinson, Colorful Arkansas Sheriff and Congressman, Dies at 82
He gained national attention for his unorthodox approaches to policing in Little Rock and then went on to win three terms in the House of Representati [...]