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The Bergen Record reports:
Rep. Bill Pascrell, the veteran Democrat who represented the Paterson area in Congress for nearly three decades, died Wednesday, his family confirmed. He was 87 years old.
A Paterson resident and former Paterson mayor, Pascrell was first elected to Congress in 1996 and had served on the House Ways and Means Committee since 2007.
Pascrell had recently spent a 24-day hospitalization during which he needed what his staff said was “breathing assistance.” He was released, but then on Aug. 11 suffered a medical setback and was taken from a rehabilitation facility in Essex County to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Read the full article. Dems are flooding X with condolences.
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Bill Pascrell Jr., our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away this morning. As our United States Representative, Bill fought to his last breath to return to the job he cherished and to the people he loved. Bill lived…
— Bill Pascrell, Jr. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@BillPascrell) August 21, 2024
My heart is breaking right now. What profound sadness falls upon New Jersey for the loss of Bill Pascrell. I miss him and give all the love and strength I can muster to his family and community. https://t.co/5iYC56jk3x
— Andy Kim (@AndyKimNJ) August 21, 2024
This is heartbreaking. All my love goes out to Bill’s family and the people of New Jersey he fought for with his trademark wit and passion. A joyful warrior, through and through. https://t.co/fiBo6n3Fap
— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@RepJasmine) August 21, 2024
Great lead on a life well lived. https://t.co/2kZyBKf1wv pic.twitter.com/rRpssZgRAF
— Tom Watson (@tomwatson) August 21, 2024
Bill Pascrell was a fighter for the middle class, working to strengthen social security and make billionaires pay their fair share.
My thoughts are with his family. https://t.co/VZStxaBY1a
— Rep. Mark Pocan (@RepMarkPocan) August 21, 2024
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