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In a 2006 profile, Time magazine called Mr. Kyl the Operator — and one of the 10 best current senators — noting that while he rarely made headline news, he was often the driving force behind the Republican Senate caucus.
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A 2006 Time magazine profile called Jon Kyl "the Operator" and named him one of the 10 best senators at the time.
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Clay Risen
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{
    "date": "2006",
    "honor": "One of the 10 best current senators",
    "person": "Jon Kyl",
    "source": "Time magazine"
}
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Politics Media
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September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/us/politics/jon-kyl-dead.html

Jon Kyl, a former Republican congressman and senator from Arizona, died at 84. He was known for his policy expertise, political acumen, and leadership roles, often working behind the scenes.

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