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The Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building during a delay in work on the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 5, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Russell building named for segregationist senator remains; decision to change falls to Schumer

By Stephen Dinan and Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

A statue of Sen. Richard Russell of Georgia stands in the rotunda of a Senate office building named after him. After the death of Sen. John McCain this weekend, Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he will introduce a resolution to rename the Russell Senate Office Building to honor Mr. McCain. (Associated Press)

John McCain’s death gives civil rights activists reason to rename Russell building

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times