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Ginsburg is First Woman, Jewish Person to Lie in State at US Capitol

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   Democratic presidential nominee Joe Bidenand his wife, Jill,paid their
   respects toU.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgas shebecame
   the first woman and first Jewish person to lie in state in the U.S.
   Capitol.

   Biden and his wife wereamongthe lastof the attendees toapproach
   Ginsburg's casketto bid herfarewellat a relatively brief and solemn
   ceremonyinthe Capitol's National Statuary Hall.

   After House Speaker Nancy Pelositold thegatheringshe had the "high
   honorto welcome Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in state in the
   Capitol of the United States,"Rabbi LaurenHoltzblattdelivered
   theeulogy.

   "All of the days of her life she pursued justice.Even in illness, she
   changed the course of American law,"Holtzblattsaid. "And even when her
   views did not prevail, she still fought."

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