Former Houston U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98

The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
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The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
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