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Jon Kyl: Quiet Statesman, Lasting Legacy | Clarksburg News
Jon Kyl, the influential Arizona Republican who shaped Western water policy and guided Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, has died at 84. A quiet statesman known for his legislative mastery over the spotlight, Kyl served in both chambers of Congress for nearly 30 years, including as Senate minority whip and briefly filling McCain’s seat in 2018. From Reagan to Trump, he navigated GOP evolution with pragmatism, championing tribal rights and Arizona’s groundwater code. After stepping back in 2025 amid a dementia diagnosis, he reflected on a career defined by behind-the-scenes impact…
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