Washington (CNN) – Plaudits are rolling in from both sides of the Senate aisle for US Sen. Robert Byrd as the passionate and painstaking Democratic senator from West Virginia became the longest-serving member of the US Congress Wednesday. …
Read Original Story: In the Senate, a unanimous sentiment: Praise for Robert Byrd – CNN Political Ticker
(ChattahBox)—Senator Robert Byrd, just two days shy of his 92nd birthday, has reached a significant milestone in his long distinguished Congressional career, that’s unlikely to be surpassed. As of Wednesday, the Democratic lawmaker from West Virginia, …
Read Original Story: Sen. Byrd Sets Record for Longest-Serving Lawmaker – ChattahBox
Robert Byrd has been a fixture in Congress since 1953. He is known for being a fierce advocate for West Virginia. Sen. Robert Byrd logs his 20774th day — almost 57 years — in Congress Washington (CNN) — When Robert Byrd came to …
Read Original Story: West Virginia's Byrd becomes the longest-serving member of Congress – CNN
The colleagues of US Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-West Virginia, honored him with various comments Wednesday on the Senate floor. When the session began at shortly after 9:30 am, the 91-year-old Byrd became the longest serving member in the history of the …
Read Original Story: The Longest Ever – West Virginia MetroNews
Two days before his 92 birthday Sen. Robert Byrd, DW.Va., will become the longest-serving member of Congress in history. Tomorrow will be Byrd’s 20774 day in Congress, or 56 years and 320 days. West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin will hold a ceremony in the …
Read Original Story: Sen. Byrd to become longest-serving member of Congress – USA Today
First elected to Congress in 1952, Sen. Robert Byrd has an encyclopedic knowledge of Senate rules and arcane history. On Wednesday, he became the longest-serving member of Congress. By Gail Russell Chaddock | Staff writer/ November 18, 2009 edition In …
Read Original Story: Robert Byrd, longest-serving Congress member, a master historian – Christian Science Monitor
As we reported yesterday, at the strike of the gavel in the Senate this morning Sen. Robert Byrd, DW.Va., became the longest serving member of Congress in history. He has served for 20774 days, or 56 years and 320 days. Senate Majority Leader Harry …
Read Original Story: It's official: Byrd is longest-serving member of Congress – USA Today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd has now been on Capitol Hill longer than any lawmaker in congressional history. The Senate will mark the milestone when it convenes Wednesday morning and acknowledges …
Read Original Story: Senator Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Congress Member – WSAZ-TV
One of the top priorities of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, DW.Va., has been to represent his fellow West Virginians to the best of his ability in Washington. He has done that for more than half a century. Today Byrd is being recognized for becoming the …
Read Original Story: Honoring Byrd For His Service – Wheeling Intelligencer
WASHINGTON — West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd was honored by his political colleagues today as he became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history. Turning 92 years old this week, Byrd has been a member of Congress for 57 years (51 in …
Read Original Story: Sen. Robert Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Member of Congress – Opposing Views
