Washington, Dec. 5 (BUS): Bob Dole, who overcame crippling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican candidate for president and then a symbol and celebration of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has passed away. . He was 98 years old.
His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday on Twitter, according to the Associated Press.
Dole announced in February 2021 that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer
During his 36-year career on Capitol Hill, Dole became one of the most influential legislators and party leaders in the Senate, combining a knack of compromise with a scathing intelligence, who often turned against himself but did not hesitate to turn on others. , very.
He formulated tax policy, foreign policy, agriculture and nutrition programs, and disability rights, enshrining protections against discrimination in employment, education, and public services in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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