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Pete Domenici, Former Senator And Balanced-Budget Advocate, Dies

Domenici, 85, was the longest-serving senator from New Mexico. During his six terms, he advocated for nuclear energy and parity for mental illness in health insurance in addition to balanced budgets.

Former Sen. Pete Domenici, who championed balanced budgets, nuclear energy and parity for mental illnesses in health insurance during his six terms in office, died Wednesday morning in Albuquerque, N.M.

The New Mexico Republican was 85. His death was confirmed by his son Pete Domenici Jr.'s

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