Senator John McCain to lie in state at the Arizona Capitol this week
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PHOENIX (KSAZ) -- Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced that the late Senator John McCain will lie in state at the Arizona Capitol this week.
Governor Ducey tweeted that the event will take place Wednesday on McCain's birthday.
It was also announced by congressional leaders that McCain will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol.
In a statement released Sunday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in coordination with Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, announced the late Senator John S. McCain will lie in state at the United States Capitol Rotunda.
Additional information on the ceremony will be provided soon and the McCain family will provide details regarding arrangements beyond the Capitol ceremony.
For updates visit Senator John McCain's official website.