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(71,265 posts) Tue May 20, 2014, 06:48 PM May 2014

Louise Slaughter Mourns Death of Her Husband

Hannah Hess

Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, D-N.Y., is mourning the death of her husband of 57 years.

Robert Slaughter, 82, died Tuesday in Washington, D.C., the congresswoman’s office reported in a brief statement.

“Mrs. Slaughter and her family deeply appreciate the thoughts and prayers of the community as they work through this difficult time,” the statement said.

http://blogs.rollcall.com/hill-blotter/louise-slaughter-mourns-death-of-her-husband/