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Former Rep. Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86 - NBC News

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Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86 - NBC News.

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Barney Frank: one of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86

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Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86

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Barney Frank, champion of Wall Street reform and LGBTQ trailblazer, dies at 86 NBC NewsFormer US representative Barney Frank dies aged 86 The Guardian

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Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86.

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representative served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011.

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Barney Frank, the liberal Massachusetts congressman behind the Dodd-Frank financial reform law and a gay rights pioneer, has died at age 86.

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Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86.

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**Summary:** Former Representative Barney Frank, a trailblazer for LGBTQ rights and Wall Street reform, passed away at the age of 86. Known for his work on financial regulations and championing gay rights, he was one of the first openly gay US congressmen. **Why It Matters:** Frank's contributions to

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