Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Headline from CBS News · First reported Nov 6, 7:05 AM ET () · Updated Nov 6, 2:16 PM ET · 11 sources, 11 articles
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Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.
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Jay Rockefeller last of political dynasty and West Virginia champion dies at 89
‘I could not imagine a more rewarding career,’ Rockefeller said upon his retirement in 2015
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died
Jay Rockefeller, Former U.S. Senator From Famous Oil Family, Dies
He was West Virginia's longest-serving senator.
John D. Rockefeller IV, West Virginia Governor and Senator, Dies at 89
The rare Democrat in a fabled family of wealthy Republicans, he served 30 years as senator and helped bring health insurance to millions of low-income children.
Jay Rockefeller, Senate voice on health care and security, dies at 89
The oil fortune heir was elected to five terms in the Senate, where he became known for championing and defending society’s most vulnerable.
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Jay Rockefeller, former governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, who served as West Virginia governor and senator and was the last member of his family's political dynasty, has died at the age of 89.
Jay Rockefeller, descendant of oil titan, dies at 89
John D. "Jay" Rockefeller IV, a great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, died at 89, leaving a legacy as a liberal voice in Appalachia and American politics.
Former US Senator and West Virginia Governor Jay Rockefeller dies at 89
Political figures issued statements honoring former Democratic U.S. Senator and West Virginia Gov. Jay Rockefeller, who passed away at the age of 89 years old.
Jay Rockefeller, Former Senator And Heir To American Dynasty, Dies At 89
John D. “Jay” Rockefeller, the former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator born into one of the most prominent families in American history, died Friday in his Washington, D.C., home, The Washington Post reported. He was 89. The outlet did not say what caused his death. Born on June 18, 1937…
