Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, whose 45-year congressional career was one of the longest in U.S. history, passed away Thursday morning. He was 81. Cochran’s office released a statement on Thursday, saying: “Cochran’s family extends its gratitude for the support shown to the Senator by Mississippians over the years.” More @Wikipedia
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