Carl Levin, Michigan’s longest-serving senator, has died at the age of 87, Fox News confirmed late Thursday. Levin, a Harvard-educated civil rights attorney and former taxi driver, was known for being a powerful voice on military issues and as a staunch supporter of the auto industry. Former President Obama said in 2013, "If you’ve ever worn the uniform, worked a shift on an assembly line, or sacrificed to make ends meet, then you’ve had a voice and a vote in Sen. Carl Levin." Fox2Detroit reported that Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., his nephew, released a statement praising his uncle for putting "the public good above self-interest." GET THE FOX NEWS APP"He devoted his life to public service, and it’s up to us to follow his example.

Source: Fox News July 30, 2021 02:46 UTC