Veteran Politician Served In Senate For Nearly Three Decades

Former US Senator James Inhofe Dies at 89

Veteran Politician Served in Senate for Nearly Three Decades

Cause of Death Not Yet Disclosed

James Inhofe, the former US Senator from Oklahoma, has died at the age of 89, according to the Tulsa World newspaper. Inhofe, a prominent Republican politician, served in the Senate for nearly three decades, from 1994 to 2023. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.

Inhofe's political career spanned over six decades. He first served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977, and then in the US House of Representatives from 1987 to 1994. He was elected to the Senate in 1994 and served as the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee from 2003 to 2009 and again from 2015 to 2019.

Inhofe was known for his conservative views, particularly on environmental issues. He was a vocal critic of climate change policies and opposed the Paris Agreement on climate change. He also supported tax cuts and limited government regulations.

Inhofe's death has been met with condolences and tributes from fellow politicians and members of the public. President Joe Biden released a statement praising Inhofe's "dedication to public service" and his "strong commitment to his constituents."