Two days after retiring from the New Jersey Senate, 32-year veteran Walter Kavanaugh died of complications from diabetes.

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Two days after retiring from the New Jersey Senate, 32-year veteran Walter Kavanaugh died of complications from diabetes. He was 74. Known as "the Irish Senator," Kavanaugh served on the board of the University of Notre Dame, his alma mater. A GOP member, he was admired for his ability to work with Democrats during his long career. He held various leadership positions...