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Politics● LowSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 4:23 PM

Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84

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The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.

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