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Mourners pay respects to former U.S. Rep. John Conyers

U.S. News // 1 year ago

Mourners pay respects to former U.S. Rep. John Conyers

The first of two public viewings took place Saturday in Detroit for John Conyers, Jr., who served in the U.S. House for 53 years.

John Conyers, longest-serving black congressman, dies at 90

U.S. News // 1 year ago

John Conyers, longest-serving black congressman, dies at 90

John Conyers Jr., the longest-serving black congressman and a civil rights leader, has died at the age of 90.

As Michigan voters head to polls, women are showing up

U.S. News // 2 years ago

As Michigan voters head to polls, women are showing up

As Michigan voters head to the polls, more women are running for seats than ever before and more are saying they're excited to vote compared to years past.

Sen. Al Franken to officially resign on Jan. 2

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Sen. Al Franken to officially resign on Jan. 2

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken plans to resign from Congress in early January, a spokesman for the Democratic Senator said Wednesday.

Texas' Farenthold won't seek House re-election amid scandal

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Texas' Farenthold won't seek House re-election amid scandal

Texas U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold won't seek re-election next year and apologized for his "angry outbursts" in his office and amid claims of sexual harassment.

Why evangelicals are OK with voting for Roy Moore

Voices // 3 years ago

Why evangelicals are OK with voting for Roy Moore

Most conservative evangelicals and Catholics have remained faithful to Donald Trump and Roy Moore. While many find this paradoxical, it really does make sense.

Rep. Trent Franks resigns over misconduct investigation

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Rep. Trent Franks resigns over misconduct investigation

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., on Thursday announced his resignation after the House Committee on Ethics opened an investigation into misconduct allegations.

Franken announces Senate resignation amid sexual misconduct claims

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Franken announces Senate resignation amid sexual misconduct claims

Mired in a growing sexual misconduct scandal that saw members of his own party call for his removal, Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he's leaving Congress.

More than a dozen senators call for Franken to resign

U.S. News // 3 years ago

More than a dozen senators call for Franken to resign

More than a dozen Democratic senators called for Al Franken to resign Wednesday after several women said he harassed them or engaged in sexual misconduct.

Conyers retiring amid sexual misconduct allegations

U.S. News // 3 years ago

Conyers retiring amid sexual misconduct allegations

Michigan Rep. John Conyers announced Tuesday he is retiring immediately amid allegations of sexual harassment.

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Carl Edward Conyers

John Conyers, Jr. (born May 16, 1929) is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, serving since 1965 (the district was numbered as the 1st District until 1993). He is a member of the Democratic Party.

He is currently the second longest-serving incumbent member of the House (just after fellow Democrat from Michigan, John Dingell) and the third-longest incumbent member of the entire Congress by length of service (after Dingell and Daniel Inouye). The district includes most of northwestern Detroit, as well as Highland Park, Hamtramck and part of Dearborn.

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