Edward Brooke Honored at Funeral Service

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Edward Brooke Honored at Funeral Service  By Bridget Bowman Former Sen. Edward W. Brooke, the first African-American senator elected by a popular vote, was honored at a funeral service Tuesday as a trailblazer, a remarkable legislator and an inspiration to future generations. Full story Capito Steps Into Legislative Branch Chairmanship  By Bridget Bowman Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., stepped into the limelight Tuesday, highlighting her new role as head of the appropriations subcommittee that oversees the Capitol complex and introducing herself on the floor with her maiden speech. Full story Will Menendez Staffers Be Forced to Testify Against Their Boss? John Lewis Bends Jon Stewart’s Ear Throw Your Capitol Quip Snowball in the Mix