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Russell Billiu Long (November 3, 1918 – May 9, 2003) was an American Democratic politician and United States Senator from Louisiana from 1948 until 1987.
Russell Long (1918-2003) occupies a unique niche in twentieth-century United States history. Born into Louisiana's most influential political family, and s...
- Michael S. Martin
May 10, 2003 · Former Senator Russell B. Long, a Louisiana Democrat who greatly influenced the nation's tax laws during more than 32 years in the Senate, died tonight. He was 84.
May 13, 2003 · By these standards, Russell Long emerged as a surprisingly low-key character. In his 38 years in the Senate, he was a remarkably effective operator and an increasingly powerful political force.
May 10, 2003 · Sen. Russell B. Long, a Louisiana Democrat who greatly influenced the nation’s tax laws during nearly four decades in the U.S. Senate, died Friday night. He was 84.
Russell Long (1918-2003) was a Democrat from Louisiana who served in the Senate for thirty-eight years, following his father Huey Long and uncle Earl Long. He supported many liberal domestic programs and opposed civil rights and foreign interventions.
May 11, 2003 · Russell B. Long, who carried the legacy of his powerful Louisiana family through four decades as a United States senator, died in Washington on Friday. He was 84. The cause of death was...
