Obama orders flags lowered for Byrd
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has ordered flags at the White House and other federal buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of the late Sen. Robert Byrd. Obama issued the order Wednesday, two days after Byrd's death at age 92. Byrd, of West Virginia, was the longest-serving U.S. senator.... Sign in to see full entry.
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