Obama Statement On Ted Stevens' Death

The White House today released the following statement from President Barack Obama on the death of former Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska):

“A decorated World War II veteran, Senator Ted Stevens devoted his career to serving the people of Alaska and fighting for our men and women in uniform.  Michelle and I extend our condolences to the entire Stevens family and to the families of those who perished alongside Senator Stevens in this terrible accident.”

Former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens Believed To Be In Possibly Fatal Plane Crash

Update: KTUU, an NBC affiliate in Alaska, is reporting that Ted Stevens was killed in the Dillingham plane crash.

Reuters is reporting that former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens (R) was aboard a plane that crashed in Alaska. It is not yet confirmed whether the Senator is alive, but half of the plane’s passengers were reportedly killed.

Stevens, the 7th longest-serving Senator in U.S. history, lost his seat in 2008 amid an ethics scandal. 

Update:

-Via Reuters, Ex-Nasa Administrator from 2001-2005 Sean O’Keefe was reportedly on board as well.