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Henry Hyde dies at 83

Henry J. Hyde -- known for his courtly manners, oratorical skills and historical knowledge during 32 years as the conservative voice of the western suburbs in Congress -- died today, according to the office of House Republican Leader John Boehner. He was 83.

While often seen as a throwback to a more genteel era in Washington, Mr. Hyde was a key figure in one of the capital's most divisive episodes, leading the House Republicans in their successful impeachment of President Bill Clinton.

Mr. Hyde became a hero of the anti-abortion lobby through his sponsorship of what came to be known as the Hyde Amendment, which first passed in October 1976 and has essentially cut off federal funding for abortions ever since.

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