Posted on 11/30/2002 11:32:52 PM PST by kattracks
Edited on 05/26/2004 5:10:35 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
December 1, 2002 -- A remarkable moment in American political history is reached this week - even as an era in national politics draws to a close.
Strom Thurmond of South Carolina turns 100 on Thursday, making him the oldest person to serve in the United States Senate and - with a tenure of 48 years - the longest serving.
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Byrd couldn't care less. He has longebity and is in powerful positions on committees. He has been able to funnel federal money into West Virginia, a state which is broke and dependent upon him.
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