Friday, November 27, 2009

Robert Byrd

Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Congress Member

The senator has cast more than 18,000 votes and has an attendance record of nearly 98 percent. more >>

Ailing Kennedy Suffers Convulsions During Lunch Honoring Obama

Battling a brain tumor, Sen. Ted Kennedy was rushed from the inaugural lunch to a hospital. more >>

Who'd Replace Byrd on the Senate Appropriations Committee?

Sen. Robert Byrd's two recent hospitalizations have Senate aides buzzing about a committee succession plan focusing on Sens. Edward Kennedy, Patrick Leahy, and Daniel Inouye. more >>

Out Loud: June 17, 2007

"You've got to turn off the Spanish television set.". more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sen. Robert Byrd

Robert Byrd is the Senate's longest-serving member. more >>

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