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Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who called for Nixon’s resignation, dies at 96

McCloskey, a fourth-generation Republican, served in the 12th Congressional District for 15 years and ran for president against Richard Nixon in 1972.
He was the initial lawmaker to call for Nixon's impeachment and the repeal of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution permitting the Vietnam War.

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The Guardian

Pete McCloskey, Republican who tried to unseat Richard Nixon, dies aged 96

The California congressman co-wrote the Endangered Species Act, co-founded Earth Day and in his later years disavowed the GOP

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

Former California Congressman Pete McCloskey, who ran as a Republican challenging President Richard Nixon in 1972, has died. A spokesperson for the family says McCloskey died at home Wednesday. McCloskey

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abc News

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

Former California Congressman Pete McCloskey, who ran as a Republican challenging President Richard Nixon in 1972, has died

12 days ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who called for Nixon’s resignation, dies at 96

A decorated Marine, he led dissent against the Vietnam War and called for President Richard M. Nixon’s impeachment over his conduct of the war.

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KVIA

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Former California Congressman Pete McCloskey, who ran as a Republican challenging President Richard Nixon in 1972, has died. A spokesperson for the family says McCloskey died at home Wednesday. McCloskey was a pro-environment, anti-war lawmaker who co-authored the federal Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day. He frequently butted heads with leaders of his own party. He later disavowed the party and became a Democ…

12 days ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who once challenged Nixon, dies at 96

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Pete McCloskey — a pro-environment, anti-war California Republican who co-wrote the Endangered Species Act and co-founded Earth Day — has died. He was 96. A fourth-generation […]

12 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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