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Tonight on HBO - Ted Kennedy fights for immigration rights up until his death

Wed, 03/24/2010 - 15:00

Tune in tonight to HBO2 at 8pm EST for "The Senators’ Bargain".


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MA Senate Candidates Answer APAP's Questions

Sat, 12/05/2009 - 18:58

With four days left to go, the race is finally heating up between the Democratic contenders for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts vacated by Senator Ted Kennedy's passing.  The Democratic primary for the special election will take place this Tuesday, December 8th.  Voters must choose between four highly qualified Democrats, each with a different field of specialty, but all competing to continue Kennedy's progressive legacy.  Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley brings a distinguished career as a legal advocate.


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Dr. Atul Gawande for Senate?

Fri, 09/18/2009 - 14:59

As the Massachusetts state legislature and Governor Deval Patrick move forward on naming a replacement Senator for Senator Ted Kennedy, an interesting name has popped up on the blogosphere. From ThinkProgress:


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Ted Kennedy's letter to Obama - text

Wed, 09/09/2009 - 18:23

Below is the text of the letter from Senator Edward M. Kennedy referenced by the President in tonight’s address to a Joint Session of Congress.


May 12, 2009


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President Obama's Comments on Senator Kennedy

Thu, 08/27/2009 - 07:59

Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.

For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.


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Comments on Ted Kennedy's Passing

Wed, 08/26/2009 - 09:21

As we all know, a very sad day for America. The Kennedy family issued the following statement early Wednesday on the passing of the liberal lion, Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy.


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