Leaders Mourn Longest serving Senator Harry Reid dies at age 82
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On Wednesday, President Biden ordered flags outside government buildings be flown at half-staff to honor the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who died on Tuesday at the age of 82. While left-leaning articles highlight that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, right-leaning articles highlight that Reid served in Congress for 34 years.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was one of Congress’ most skilled negotiators. Reid kept the Senate in Democratic hands through a volatile era of polarizing health care and economic policy, recession and war.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that funeral arrangements are expected to be made public in the coming days. Biden served alongside Reid in the Senate for more than two decades.
A right-leaning article by Daily Caller highlights that Reid served in Congress for 34 years. Reid is survived by his wife, Landra Gould and his four sons and daughter.