New Jersey congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. dies at 87

Politics

Christian Baha / JG

21 August

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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., the second-oldest member of the House, died Wednesday at age 87.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning," Pascrell's family said in a statement.

Serving 14 terms in Congress, Pascrell was poised to become the oldest member of the House in 2025. He was a vocal advocate on various issues, from defending tax deductions for his constituents to calling for the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

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