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Sen. Arlen Specter Laid To Rest

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Senator Arlen Specter will be laid to rest today. The former Pennsylvania Senator died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Sunday. The 82-year-old was a moderate Senator who was often at odds with Republican leadership. Vice President Joe Biden will attend the funeral and President Obama has ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff today at the White House and other public buildings.