He was censured by the Senate for financial misconduct , then lost his re-election bid in 1970 . Dodd faced deaths of sister and Sen. Kennedy , was treated for prostate cancer last year . Democrat is Connecticut 's longest-serving senator . Comment: Throughout his career , Dodd has focused on children 's issues .
Dodd faced deaths of sister and Sen. Kennedy , was treated for prostate cancer last year . Democrat is Connecticut 's longest-serving senator . Comment: Throughout his career , Dodd has focused on children 's issues .