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Harris, lawmakers pay tribute to US President Jimmy Carter at Capitol By Reuters

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Harris, lawmakers pay tribute to US President Jimmy Carter at Capitol By Reuters

By Andy Sullivan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. leaders paid tribute on Tuesday to former President Jimmy Carter – who had the longest and most admired post-presidency in history – as he lay in state before his funeral on Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol. Members of Congress and several Supreme Court justices gathered … Read more

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell suffers minor injury in fall at U.S. Capitol By Reuters

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Republican Senator Mitch McConnell suffers minor injury in fall at U.S. Capitol By Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Sen. Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fell at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, suffering minor injuries but has been cleared to resume work, his office said in a statement. McConnell, 82, is set to step down as House party leader next month but plans to finish out his remaining two years in … Read more