Former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston, a four-term Democrat from Louisiana, has passed away at the age of 92. Johnston played a key role in shaping American energy policy, advocating for nuclear power and reducing reliance on foreign oil.
Throughout his 24-year Senate career, he was a strong supporter of Louisiana’s oil and gas industry and secured significant federal funding for state infrastructure projects. Known for his bipartisan approach, he was a major force in energy legislation and economic development.
Johnston died in Virginia, where he had been living in recent years.
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