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Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia’s Longtime Senator and CHIP Architect, Dies at 89
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Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia’s Longtime Senator and CHIP Architect, Dies at 89

John D. Rockefeller IV, the last member of his family’s political dynasty to serve in office, has died at age 89. A Democrat from a wealthy Republican family, he spent five decades in public service, including two terms as West Virginia governor and 30 years as a U.S. senator. He is best known for co-authoring the Children’s Health Insurance Program and championing economic development in Appalachia.

Jay Rockefeller, the last Democrat in his family’s political dynasty, dies at 89
obituary12 hours ago

Jay Rockefeller, the last Democrat in his family’s political dynasty, dies at 89

John D. Rockefeller IV, a five-term U.S. senator and former West Virginia governor, has died at age 89. A Democrat from a wealthy Republican family, he served 30 years in the Senate, championing the Children's Health Insurance Program and later criticizing the Iraq War. He died at his Washington, D.C., home, with no cause of death released by his family.

Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia’s Longtime Senator and Healthcare Champion, Dies at 89
obituaries14 hours ago

Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia’s Longtime Senator and Healthcare Champion, Dies at 89

John D. 'Jay' Rockefeller IV, a five-term U.S. senator and former governor of West Virginia, has died at age 89. A great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, he served in the Senate for 30 years, championing the Children's Health Insurance Program and later criticizing the Iraq War. He died at his home in Washington, D.C., with no cause of death disclosed.

Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia's Longtime Liberal Senator and Health Care Champion, Dies at 89
obituaries1 day ago

Jay Rockefeller, West Virginia's Longtime Liberal Senator and Health Care Champion, Dies at 89

John D. Rockefeller IV, a five-term US senator and former governor of West Virginia, has died at age 89. A Democrat from a wealthy Republican family, he served 30 years in the Senate, championing the Children's Health Insurance Program and national security. He died at his Washington, D.C., home, with no cause of death released by his family.