Coverage dated February 24, 2023

James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92

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James Abourezk, who was the first Arab American U.S. senator, has died. He was a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes.

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  1. KOB 4

    James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92 (opens KOB 4)

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    James Abourezk, who was the first Arab American U.S. senator, has died. He was a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    James Abourezk, first Arab American U.S. senator, dies at 92 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Abourezk represented South Dakota during the 1970s, where he exemplified a brand of Democratic politician known as Prairie Populist.

  3. Sioux City Journal

    James Abourezk, 1st Arab American U.S. senator, dies at 92 (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    James Abourezk, who was the first Arab American U.S. senator, has died. He was a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and was known for

  4. Fox News

    Former US Senator James Abourezk dead at 92 (opens Fox News)

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    Former Democratic South Dakota Sen. James Abourezk, who was the first Arab-American elected to the federal legislative chamber, died Friday. He was 92.

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