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Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service

Lieberman, a four-term U.S. Senator, passed away at the age of 82 in New York City following complications from a fall, as reported by his family.
Politicians remembered Lieberman as a figure who bridged political divides and stood up for his beliefs during a funeral service attended by dignitaries, including former Vice President Al Gore.
Lieberman was known for his independent streak, including supporting civil rights and environmental causes, despite facing opposition due to his stance on various issues.

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BBC News

Joe Lieberman, former vice presidential candidate, dies at 82

The former US Senator was Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Joe Lieberman obituary

Centrist senator from Connecticut who sought to become vice-president alongside Al Gore and went on to support No LabelsIn 2000, midway through his 24 years as a US senator from Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, who has died aged 82 following complications from a fall, was chosen as Al Gore’s running mate in the 2000 presidential election, becoming America’s first, and still only, major-party Jewish vice-presidential candidate. That moment was a peak …

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Peers pay tribute to Lieberman

Vice President Al Gore remembers the late Joe Lieberman as a “mensch” who both bridged partisan political divides and wasn’t afraid to go against mainstream political currents. So did family,

1 month ago·United States

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abc News

Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service

Political dignitaries, friends and family were expected to gather to honor the late, former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut

1 month ago·United States

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Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Political dignitaries, friends and family were expected to gather to honor the late, former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. A funeral service is planned Friday morning in Stamford, the hometown of the four-term senator who grew as the son of a liquor store owner to come within hundreds of votes of becoming the first Jewish vice president in 2000. Lieberman’s family says he died Wednesday in New York City from compl…

1 month ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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