Robert Novak, Political Columnist, Passes Away

Robert Novak, suffering brain cancer finally passed away.

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In addition resonsibilities columnist, Mr. Novak wrote sl books Washington especially Republican politics.

Mr. Novak 78 un demise missed Washington elite.