Friday, November 20, 2009
Senator Byrd The Longest-Serving Lawmaker
After more than 56 years in office, 92-year-old Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) has become the longest-serving member of Congress. What do you think?
Vicki Wiedlin,
Systems Analyst
"It's sad that, even today, the Senate's still the only way for a West Virginia boy to get out of the mines."
Tom Valentine,
Door Patcher
"In 1964 he denies civil rights, then in 2008 he backs Barack Obama. Who knows how he'll feel about black people in 2052?"
Joe Caffey,
Notch Grinder
"Who is the shortest-serving member of Congress? I feel like that's the guy who needs the most encouragement."
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