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Thurmond at 94 poised to become longest-serving senator
Washington AP reports Strom Thurmond, age 94, already the oldest congressman, is set to surpass Senator Carl Hayden as the longest-serving senator with 41 years and 10 months of service. He plans to finish his present term in 2003 despite questions about his stamina.
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