Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
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Summary
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a former U.S. senator from Kansas, died at the age of 94 from natural causes. She was the first woman elected to the Senate without following a spouse and served three terms from 1978 to 1997, known for her moderate Republican views and ability to work across party lines.Key Facts
- Nancy Kassebaum Baker was born on July 29, 1932, and died recently at 94 years old.
- She was the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without succeeding a husband.
- Served as a U.S. senator from Kansas for 18 years, from 1978 to 1997.
- Known as an independent-minded, moderate Republican who worked well with politicians from different parties.
- Married former Senator Howard Baker of Tennessee in 1996; he passed away in 2014.
- Chaired the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee and was involved in health insurance reform legislation with Senator Ted Kennedy.
- Daughter of Alf Landon, a former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential nominee.
- Continued public service work after retiring from the Senate.
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