Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Byrd becomes longest-serving Congress member

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 file photo, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va.,
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va.
West Virginia Senator Robert C. Byrd became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history Wednesday, a milestone to be marked with a morning of Senate tributes and a special resolution.

"I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days," Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion. His only regret, Byrd said, was that his late wife, Erma, was not there with him.

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