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Former Senator Alan Simpson, Known for Humor and Bipartisanship, Dies at 93

The Wyoming Republican served nearly two decades in the Senate, championed fiscal responsibility, and supported LGBTQ+ rights.

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In this July 2022 photo, President Joe Biden presents former Sen. Alan Simpson with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.
U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson (R-WY) during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., July 7, 2022.
FILE - President Joe Biden awards the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson at the White House in Washington, July 7, 2022. Simpson has died at age 93. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Overview

  • Alan Simpson passed away at 93 in Cody, Wyoming, surrounded by family and friends after complications from a broken hip.
  • The three-term senator, who served from 1979 to 1997, was a key figure in bipartisan efforts on immigration reform, campaign finance, and fiscal policy.
  • Simpson co-chaired the Simpson-Bowles Commission in 2010, which proposed significant deficit reduction measures, influencing later fiscal policies.
  • He was a rare Republican advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, promoting inclusivity within his party and supporting same-sex marriage legalization.
  • In 2022, President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, recognizing his integrity, humor, and dedication to public service.