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Jesse Helms, one of the most controversial and prominent Republican Senators of the past half-decade, passes away at 86.

UPDATE: A 2001 review of Sen. Helms' career by Michael Graham. Plus, more from WTVD-TV, CNN and CBS News.

SECOND UPDATE: From 1997, a (not entirely flattering) profile of Sen. Helms by Fred Barnes. Plus, John Fund on Helms.