Washington mourns Bob Dole
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Washington — The death of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole at 98 brought condolences and tributes from elected officials across the political spectrum, who praised the late senator for a life committed to public service.
Dole, who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in February, died in his sleep early Sunday morning, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation said. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced, though there will be ceremonies in Kansas and Washington, according to his website.
President Joe Biden praised the former Senate majority leader as a "man to be admired by Americans" and said the late senator had "an unerring sense of integrity and honor."
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