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Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, Known for Death Penalty Moratorium and Corruption Conviction, Dies at 91

Ryan's legacy is marked by his 2003 commutations of death row sentences and his later imprisonment on federal corruption charges.

Petro Georgiou, Advocate for Multiculturalism and Human Rights, Dies at 77

Trailblazing Texas Politician Carole Keeton Strayhorn Dies at 85

Nita Lowey, Trailblazing Congressional Leader, Dies at 87

Former Senator Alan Simpson, Known for Humor and Bipartisanship, Dies at 93

Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Confirmed as Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor

Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Agriculture Secretary in Bipartisan Senate Vote

Jimmy Carter Wins Record-Breaking Posthumous Grammy for Audiobook

Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla Passes Away at 79