Congressman Donald Payne

Congressman Donald Payne remembered as defender of the powerless, advocate for justice

cmonforton | March 7, 2012

I was saddened to read that Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ) died yesterday from colon cancer. Just a month ago, the 77-year old Member of Congress announced he was undergoing treatment for the disease. An estimated 51,700 individuals in the U.S. will die this year from cancers of the colon and rectum. "I am heartbroken to learn of Congressman Payne's passing," said Congressman George Miller (D-CA) in a statement. The two served together for several years on the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Miller's statement continues: "Donald served his constituents and this nation…

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Congressman Donald Payne

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