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Senator Robert Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Member of Congress

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:25:52 GMT

On November 18, 2009, Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) became the longest-serving member of Congress, having served in the House of Representatives (1953-1959) and the Senate (1959-present) for a total of 56 years, 10 months, and 16 days.
Source: History News Network

Time's Up, Big Daddy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:19:10 GMT

A South Carolina senator has introduced a constitutional amendment that would set congressional term limits. It should carry the image of a certain West Virginia senator who's been in Washington far too long.
Source: Rantburg

Byrd scholarships available in Ky.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:43:22 GMT

FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority will be accepting applications for Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarships from Dec. 1 through Feb. 1.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

Time's Up, Big Daddy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:27:21 GMT

Sen. Robert Byrd has the power to redistribute wealth for political advantage.
Source: Investor's Business Daily

What's Happening — Nov. 24, 2009

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:19:00 GMT

TUESDAY Crab Orchard MacArthur PSD semi-monthly meeting, 1 p.m. , conference room of the business office, 196 Glenview Rd. , Crab Orchard.
Source: Beckley Register-Herald

Byrd recognized on his birthday for service, highway funding

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:11 GMT

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.
Source: The Herald-Mail Online

Quoted in 'DC Notebook: Hatch: Senator since 1776, er, 1976'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:58:24 GMT

Orrin Hatch said in Salt Lake Tribune:

When I got here in 1976 -- I almost said 1776 ... But when I got here in 1976 -- some people think I have been here since 1776 -- Robert C. Byrd was the majority leader in the Senate.

DC Notebook: Hatch: Senator since 1776, er, 1976

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:58:24 GMT

150,000 words shorter than the famously long novel. Sen. Orrin Hatch has been in the Senate for a while. Actually, 32 years, slightly longer than either of us have been alive. But he definitely has not been there since the very start.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

Push continues for North/South Appalachian Highway

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:00 GMT

CUMBERLAND — Representatives from three states made their plea in the nation’s capital to highlight the benefits of an improved North/South Appalachian Highway.
Source: The Cumberland Times-News

Quoted in 'H1N1 vaccine supply lower than expected'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:13:00 GMT

Robert C. Byrd said in Beckley Register-Herald:

While I believe it is imperative that we do all we can to protect our most vulnerable against the H1N1 virus, we must ensure that the vaccine that is being sent to clinics, hospitals and doctors’ offices across the country, and which is going to be put into the mouths and arms of millions of Americans, has been produced safely

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:00:40 GMT

Victoria Kennedy (L), widow of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, stands with staff members and colleagues beside Senator Robert Byrd (C, in wheelchair), D-WVA, after the hearse bearing the remains of Senator Kennedy arrived at the US Capitol on August 29...

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:14:38 GMT

WASHINGTON - AUGUST 06: Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) sits in a wheelchair as he is brought to the Senate floor to vote on judge Sonia Sotomayor, on Capitol Hill August 6, 2009 in Washington, DC.

U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd Video Montage

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:20:33 GMT