Johnny Isakson, Longtime Senator From Georgia, Is Dead at 76
He succeeded Newt Gingrich in the House. As a U.S. senator for 15 years, he was known for championing bipartisan cooperation. Senator Johnny Isakson on Capitol Hill in 20
He succeeded Newt Gingrich in the House. As a U.S. senator for 15 years, he was known for championing bipartisan cooperation. Senator Johnny Isakson on Capitol Hill in 20
“I cannot vote to continue with this piece of legislation,” Mr. Manchin said on ‘Fox News Sunday,’ citing concerns about adding to the national debt. Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia had been a key Democratic holdout on the Build…
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