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Pelosi celebrates life of Elijah Cummings
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the first official to speak as longtime Congressman Elijah Cummings lay in state in the U.S. Capitol. She described him as the "North Star" who lived his life for others.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the first official to speak as longtime Congressman Elijah Cummings lay in state in the U.S. Capitol. She described him as the "North Star" who lived his life for others.
Cummings is lying in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol where his former colleagues and the public will be able to pay their respects
The Maryland congressman and civil rights champion lies in state at the U.S. Capitol Thursday
Representative Elijah Cummings, Maryland congressman and civil rights champion, died at the age of 68 Thursday due to complications from long-standing health issues. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, spoke to CBS News on Friday about the enduring legacy of his colleague and longtime friend.
Cummings will lie in repose Wednesday at Morgan State University. A tribute service will follow the public viewing
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