Barney Frank Remembered as "One of a Kind" by Barack Obama as Tributes Pour In
Gov. Maura Healey called Frank a giant in public life as tributes highlighted his work on civil rights, housing and financial reform.
- Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank died Tuesday at age 86 at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, after entering hospice care for congestive heart failure.
- Frank made history in 1987 by becoming the first member of Congress to voluntarily come out as gay, serving in the House of Representatives from 1981 until his 2013 retirement.
- As chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Frank co-authored the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, which President Barack Obama praised for protecting consumers and making housing more affordable.
- Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey ordered state flags lowered to half-staff Wednesday, while lawmakers inside the Massachusetts State House held a moment of silence in remembrance of the longtime congressman.
- State Senator Julian Cyr said Frank "blazed a trail" for LGBTQ public servants, while former Governor Deval Patrick called him "brilliant, fearless, the sharpest person in any room.
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Barney Frank Was Perfect Partner During Financial Crisis
Like so many across the nation, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Barney Frank, my friend and colleague who died Tuesday at age 86. As a US representative, he was my essential legislative partner in the financial services committees, including addressing the ravages of the 2008 financial crisis that threatened the stability of not only the country but also the world.
Obama Pays Tribute To Late Rep. Barney Frank
“Barney Frank was one of a kind. For more than three decades in Congress, he fought tirelessly for the people of Massachusetts, helped make housing more affordable, stood up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, and helped pass one of the most sweeping financial reforms in history designed to protect consumers and prevent another financial crisis. Barney’s passion and wit were second to none, and our thoughts are with his family today.” – Presiden…
History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86
During his tenure, Frank became a leading liberal voice on banking regulation, housing, pro-immigration policies and LGBTQ+ rights The post History-making LGBTQ+ rights activist and former congressman Barney Frank dies aged 86 appeared first on Attitude.
NORML Remembers Congressman Barney Frank
"Representative Barney Frank was one of the earliest supporters of marijuana legalization in Congress. He consistently argued that prosecuting marijuana users was a waste of law enforcement resources, an infringement on personal liberty, and an issue better handled at the state level." The post NORML Remembers Congressman Barney Frank appeared first on NORML.
Former Rep. Barney Frank, Champion Of Wall Street Reform And LGBTQ Trailblazer, Dies At 86
NBC News reports that Barney Frank, the quick-witted Massachusetts congressman and liberal lion who helped overhaul Wall Street regulations after the 2008 financial crisis and made history as one of the first openly gay members of Congress, died Wednesday, his sister confirmed to NBC Boston. Read more at NBC News
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