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Carl Levin, Michigan Democratic Senator Who Fought Against Wall Street Criminality, Dies at 87

HeadlineJul 30, 2021

Carl Levin, longtime liberal senator from Michigan, passed away at the age of 87. He was known for doggedly pursuing tax fraud and going after Wall Street’s financial crimes. Levin also led opposition to the resolution that granted then-President Bush authority to invade Iraq. He served from 1979 to 2015.

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