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Monica Conyers, widow of the late U.S. Rep. John Conyers, pauses at her husband's casket during visitation services at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. Conyers died Sunday, Oct. 27, at age 90, two years after resigning from the U.S. House. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News via AP)

Bill Clinton among those honoring US Rep. Conyers at funeral

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Whitmer orders flags lowered for a week to honor Conyers

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FILE - In an April 11, 2016 file photo, Congressman John Conyers is seen during a ceremony for former U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, in Detroit. Detroit police say the former congressman died at his home on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. He was 90. ((AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Conyers funeral set for Monday; public events on weekend

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FILE- In this April 4, 2017, file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., speaks during a hearing of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Conyers’ congressional seat will remain in a Democrat’s hands after Michigan’s primary on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. For the first time in more than five decades, though, it won’t be his. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

John Conyers, Michigan congressman, dies

By Corey Williams - Associated Press

FILE - In a Nov. 2, 2005 file photo, Congressman John Conyers, D-Mich., speaks at the funeral for civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks in Detroit. Detroit police say the former congressman died at his home on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. He was 90. ( (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

John Conyers’ life at a glance

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John Conyers, longest serving black congressman, dies at 90

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FILE - In an Aug. 24, 2010 file photo, Congressman John Conyers, left, greets the Rev. Jesse Jackson, right, as postal workers rally to save Saturday mail service at the Campus Martius Park, in Detroit. Detroit police say the former congressman died at his home on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. He was 90.(Clarence Tabb, Jr./Detroit News via AP, File)

The Latest: Jackson says no King holiday without Conyers

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Conyers III files lawsuit to have name placed on ballot

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Son of Detroit’s first black mayor to run for Conyers’ seat

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Nancy Pelosi, Democrats built their own monster

By Charles Hurt - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 16, 2011file photo, John Conyers, III poses with his father Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., in Detroit. John Conyers' resignation from the U.S. House amid sexual harassment allegations unlocks the seat he's held for more than a half-century. The 88-year-old endorsed his son, political neophyte John Conyers III. Coleman Young II son of Detroit's first black mayor Coleman A. Young, plans Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, to announce his candidacy for the 13th Congressional District office vacated this week by Conyers. (Ricardo Thomas /Detroit News via AP File)

The Latest: Governor calls special election for Conyers seat

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FILE - In this July 16, 2011file photo, John Conyers, III poses with his father Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., in Detroit. John Conyers' resignation from the U.S. House amid sexual harassment allegations unlocks the seat he's held for more than a half-century. The 88-year-old endorsed his son, political neophyte John Conyers III. Coleman Young II son of Detroit's first black mayor Coleman A. Young, plans Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, to announce his candidacy for the 13th Congressional District office vacated this week by Conyers. (Ricardo Thomas /Detroit News via AP File)

Conyers’ House seat to remain vacant for nearly a year

By COREY WILLIAMS and DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

FILE -- In this file photo from Feb. 14, 2017, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., attends a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Besieged by allegations of sexual harassment, Conyers resigned from Congress on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, bringing an abrupt end to the civil rights leader's nearly 53-year career on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

The Latest: Conyers’ exit could open political floodgates

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FILE -- In this file photo from Feb. 14, 2017, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., attends a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Besieged by allegations of sexual harassment, Conyers resigned from Congress on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, bringing an abrupt end to the civil rights leader's nearly 53-year career on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Conyers’ exit after decades could open political floodgates

By JEFF KAROUB and DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

In this May 24, 2016, file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington during a hearing. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

John Conyers retires ‘today’ amid sexual harassment claims

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

The Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP speaks at a rally in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 4, 2017. Clergy, Detroit elected leaders and community activists are calling for due process in support of U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., who faces allegations of sexual harassment from several women who once worked for him. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Latest: Pelosi: Conyers’ legacy no ‘license to harass’

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In this May 24, 2016, file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington during a hearing. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Conyers resigns from Congress amid harassment allegations

By COREY WILLIAMS and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

Q&A: After Conyers resigns, what’s next on misconduct front?

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

FILE -- In this file photo from Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., flanked by other top Democrats, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the top Democrat in the House, said today, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, that Conyers should resign, saying the accusations are &quot;very credible.&quot; (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

The Latest: Lawyer: Announcement on Conyers’ future planned

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FILE -- In this file photo from Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., flanked by other top Democrats, speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the top Democrat in the House, said today, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, that Conyers should resign, saying the accusations are &quot;very credible.&quot; (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Attorney: Conyers to discuss future amid harassment claims

By COREY WILLIAMS - Associated Press