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WASHINGTON, April 17 (UPI) -- The oldest United States senator, Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., 90, isn't letting his age or his use of a wheelchair keep him from his job as appropriations chairman.
Presiding over a two-hour budget hearing Wednesday, Byrd was quick to say "shut up" when someone questioned his capacity to head the appropriations panel, The Politico reports.
Most of the time, Byrd read from prepared remarks that had been printed out in large type as he considered spending requests for the Iraq war.
"The president wants money to build schools in Sadr City, but not in Seattle," Byrd said. 'Why does he demand money for roads in Ramadi, but not in Richmond?"
Besides being the oldest senator, Byrd is a genuine historical figure, having served in the Senate longer than anyone in U.S. history.
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