Frank Lautenburg dead at 89
Reps for Frank Lautenburg have confirmed that the U.S. Senator has died. Lautenburg was a liberal Democrat from New Jersey who served in World War II.
He passed away Monday from complications with pneumonia. He was 89-years-old.
Prior to his death Lautenburg announced that he would be retiring in 2015. New Jersey Govenor Chris Christie will appoint his replacement.
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