Long-serving Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch dies at age 88

Orrin Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died at age 88.

"Every good fighter knows when to hang up the gloves," said Hatch in a video posted to his Twitter account.SALT LAKE CITY -- Orrin G. Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died Saturday at age 88.

A conservative on most economic and social issues, he nonetheless teamed with Democrats several times during his long career on issues ranging from stem cell research to rights for people with disabilities to expanding children’sinsurance. He also formed friendships across the aisle, particularly with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

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Long-Serving Utah Senator Orrin Hatch Dies at Age 88Orrin G. Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died Saturday at age 88.
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Long-Serving Utah Senator Orrin Hatch Dies at Age 88Orrin G. Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died Saturday at age 88.
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