Teddy Kennedy

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The Last Shall Be First: Kennedy and Health Care Reform

Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics

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For all of us who have survived Kennedy, we must take up the gauntlet. We must ensure that the "never say never" attitude that was his signature on health care reform, does not wither on the vine.

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The Death of Ted Kennedy: HuffPost Bloggers React

Huffington Post | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics

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Sen. Robert Byrd: Ted Kennedy, My Friend and Colleague: Neither years of age nor years of political combat, nor his illness, diminished the idealism ...

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Ted Kennedy's Passing: An Inestimable Loss

Robert Reich | Posted 09.26.2009 | Politics

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Most Americans will never know how many things Ted Kennedy did to make their lives better, how many things he prevented that would have hurt them, and how tenaciously he fought on their behalf.

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"I Have Lived a Blessed Time" - Senator Ted Kennedy

Carolyn Rubenstein | Posted 09.25.2009 | Living

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This is not news nor a headline. This is reality. And for the past 10 years (ages 14 to 24), I have faced the loss of young children and young adults after their own battles with cancer. Many of these individuals were very close to me.

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Ted Kennedy Reactions

Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics

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Here are reactions to Ted Kennedy's death: President Obama: Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, S...

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TED KENNEDY DEAD: Legendary Senator Passes Away From Brain Cancer (VIDEO)

Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics

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Check back for updates Legendary Senator Ted Kennedy has died at age 77, losing his battle to brain cancer. In May 2008 doctors diagnosed Kennedy, o...

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Friday Talking Points [90] -- Obama To Switch Parties

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics

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Ted Kennedy is putting both his legacy and his sense of entitlement to his office before the interests of his constituents.

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Friday Talking Points [89] -- Fighting Crazy

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.14.2009 | Media

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The media is not completely responsible for the state of the debate over healthcare reform. The Democrats have done such a poor job of presenting their case that they really bear the lion's share of blame.

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Obama and Bright Lines in the Sand

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.08.2009 | Politics

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Obama again refused to give a strong defense of the public option himself. By doing so, he just dug the hole deeper. What exactly does Obama stand for in the health care debate?

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An Ad Script for Teddy Kennedy on Healthcare Reform

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics

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In the debate about healthcare reform, why are the loudest voices in the room the ones who seemingly are against all reform? Where are the champions ...

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What It's Like When President Obama Signs the Landmark "Serve America" Bill at Your School (My Day Today!)

Dan Brown | Posted 05.22.2009 | Politics

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The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act will recruit more quality teachers to schools like mine, more health-care workers in low-income areas, and more supporters for veterans, just as a start.

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Kennedy, Baucus: Major Health Care Reform Within Year

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 03.08.2009 | Politics

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To the delight of Democrats who have fretted that health care reform would fall victim to pressing economic matters or Tom Daschle's failed nomination...

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Ted Kennedy's Family, Inner Circle "Furious" Caroline's Camp Is Blaming Senate Bid Withdrawal On His Health: Time

Karen Tumulty | Karen Tumulty / Washington Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 | Posted 02.22.2009 | Politics

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Of all the many ways in which Caroline Kennedy's brief and unofficial candidacy for Senate was mishandled, one final ungraceful note is striking parti...

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Ted Kennedy Collapsed At Obama Inaugural Luncheon

The Huffington Post | Posted 08.27.2009 | Politics

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UPDATE 1/21: Ted Kennedy has been released from the hospital after suffering from a seizure a day earlier. Kennedy's office confirmed that on Wedn...

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Culture Zohn: In My Mind, I'm Going to Carolin(e)

Patricia Zohn | Posted 01.23.2009 | Politics

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Caroline Kennedy's declaration of interest to David Paterson has produced the perfect storm of political controversy, pushing everybody's age, income, gender and entitlement buttons.

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Stating the Obvious: Don't Be Caught Dead At Wal-Mart

Anita Thompson | Posted 12.31.2008 | Living

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I'm not a sociologist or a psychologist, but can anyone explain how you can continue to shop after a man has just been trampled to death?

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After Brain Surgery, He's Still The Same Old Robert Novak

Sandy Goodman | Posted 10.09.2008 | Media

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His latest column shows that while Novak can be exceedingly gracious to people who helped him through his ordeal, he can still be spiteful and deceptive when it comes to those he doesn't like.

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Standing Up For Hillary

Gale Walden | Posted 09.27.2008 | Home

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I support Barack Obama in this election, but I have a feeling in the historical scope, Hillary Clinton will run somewhat the same trajectory of Jimmy Carter.

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Caroline Kennedy Democratic Convention Speech: Excerpt

Huffington Post | Posted 09.25.2008 | Politics

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Caroline Kennedy paid tribute to Barack Obama and her uncle Ted Kennedy tonight during her speech at the Democratic Convention. Below is an excerpt o...

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Friday Talking Points [38] -- Whiners And Cheeseheads

Chris Weigant | Posted 07.19.2008 | Politics

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Welcome back to Friday Talking Points, after a one-week hiatus! While plenty has happened in the past two weeks which bears close and careful analysis...

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In the Overall Scheme of Things...

Jayne Lyn Stahl | Posted 05.29.2008 | Politics

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Some things are more important than politics: The love for one's family, children, spouse; the love for one's friends; life and death.

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Senator Ted Kennedy Recovering In Hospital After Seizure

AP | MELISSA TRUJILLO | Posted 05.26.2008 | Politics

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BOSTON — Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy remained in the hospital Sunday, awaiting test results that could explain why the 76-year-old Democra...

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Ted Kennedy Hospitalized

AP | GLEN JOHNSON | Posted 05.18.2008 | Politics

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BOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the lone surviving son in a famed political family, suffered a seizure at his Cape Cod home on Saturday morning...

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Kennedy Endorses Obama _ 'Change in Air'

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Summoning memories of his brother the slain president, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy led two generations of the First Family of Democratic...

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Ted Kennedy Pockets $8 Million Advance For Memoirs

AP | Hillel Italie | Posted 03.28.2008 | Media

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The memoirs of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the youngest and last surviving brother of the country's most famous political siblings and for decades an emin...

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