Known for his ability to work across the aisle, he represented the Sacramento area from 1979 to 1999 and rose to become chairman of the House Democratic caucus.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Victor Fazio, a Democratic congressman from California who served for 20 years and rose to become an influential party leader in the House, has died. He was 79. Fazio's death was announced Wednesday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, although her office didn't provide details.