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I have released/semi redacted fbi documents about his mafia involvement in West Virginia. I’d be happy to provide them here. I don’t believe these specifics are public knowledge. 161.130.190.7 ( talk) 19:36, 24 January 2023 (UTC) reply

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You might add that he was the last sitting U.S. senator to have served during the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower. 69.112.133.29 ( talk) 22:57, 6 April 2023 (UTC) reply

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Paper9oll ( 🔔 • 📝) 14:55, 7 April 2023 (UTC) reply