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Past U.S. Senators

Those who have served in the U.S. Senate, but do not currently hold office there.

Senator Paul Wellstone (D-MN) - Served from 1991 to 2002

Resource page on former U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone, two-term Democrat from Minnesota, who was tragically killed in an October 2002 plane crash. Favored to win a third term, Wellstone was considered by many Democrats to be one of the most congenial liberal voices in the Senate and a future presidential contender.

Mike Gravel on Civil Liberties

An overview of Mike Gravel's views on key civil liberties issues.

John Edwards on Civil Liberties

An overview of John Edwards' views on key civil liberties issues.

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