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Kirk tapped to replace Kennedy

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:18:21 GMT

Gov. Deval Patrick named former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. to the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat Thursday and said the rushed, temporary appointment was necessary.

Mass. Senate OKs Kennedy successor bill

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:45:28 GMT

The Massachusetts Senate has approved a bill allowing the governor to name an interim replacement to fill the late Edward Kennedy's U.S. Senate seat.

Mass. House approves succession bill

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:52:09 GMT

A bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy is headed to the Massachusetts Senate, where its fate is uncertain.

Senate pauses to remember Ted Kennedy

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:25:03 GMT

With solemn words and bittersweet memories, the Senate paused Thursday to remember Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's nearly five decades in Congress and his passionate commitment to health care reform.

Race shaken up after Kennedy opts out

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:15:35 GMT

Joseph P. Kennedy II's decision not to seek the U.S. Senate seat long held by his late uncle, Edward M. Kennedy, has touched off a succession scramble.

Kerry: Carry on Kennedy health push

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:46:01 GMT

Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday he would take up one of Sen. Edward Kennedy's key political fights, pledging to the thousands who attended his town hall meeting to push for the health care overhaul championed by his longtime Democratic colleague.

Another Sen. Kennedy in Massachusetts?

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:07:42 GMT

Another Kennedy just might occupy the Kennedy seat in the Senate.

Hearing date set on Kennedy replacement

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:33:05 GMT

Massachusetts legislators have scheduled a public hearing on whether to change state law to allow the governor to name an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Kennedy laid beside brothers

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:11:02 GMT

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy was laid to rest alongside slain brothers John and Robert on hallowed ground at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday evening, celebrated for "the dream he kept alive" across the decades since their deaths.

Kennedy hearse pauses at Capitol

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:45:14 GMT

The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute.

Photos of Funeral Mass for Kennedy

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:48:38 GMT

A look at the funeral Mass for Senator Edward Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston.

Kennedy services biggest security event

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:47:56 GMT

Boston's police commissioner says the events surrounding the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy have drawn the largest security force he's ever seen in the city.

Friends, family honor Sen. Ted Kennedy

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:12:22 GMT

President Barack Obama led the nation Saturday in mourning and remembering "the greatest legislator of our time," celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy as a senator for nearly a half-century and leader of America's most famous family during tragedy and triumph.

Rep. Kennedy remembers dad as caring

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:53:40 GMT

Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy talked lovingly of serving in Congress with his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, saying he'll miss his "wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor."

Kennedy son: I've never been more proud

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:44:13 GMT

Ted Kennedy Jr. has saluted his fallen father as his greatest source of love and encouragement through tough times.

Family and Leaders Pay Kennedy Tribute

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:53:12 GMT

A funeral Mass memorializing the life and times of Sen. Edward Kennedy went underway Saturday morning in his beloved Massachusetts.

Despite rain, Kennedy mourners gather

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:09:29 GMT

Hundreds of mourners lined the sidewalks near Boston's Mission Church despite a persistent rain, saying they wanted to pay their final respects to Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Family, friends pay tribute to Kennedy

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:55:23 GMT

In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy has brought together political rivals -- this time to celebrate his life and half-century of service to his country.

Civil rights heroes mourn Kennedy

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:25:53 GMT

In the early hours before President Barack Obama's historic inauguration, U.S. Rep. John Lewis' phone rang. It was Edward Kennedy.

Kennedy Memorial Photo Gallery

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:38:57 GMT

Photos of the memorial for Sen. Edward Kennedy in Boston.

Elder Bush won't be at Kennedy funeral

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:20:07 GMT

A spokesman for Bush said Friday that he and his wife, Barbara, decided not to attend Kennedy's funeral after learning their son, former President George W. Bush, would attend.

Mourning masses come to honor Kennedy

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:10:21 GMT

Tens of thousands of people are paying tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy, who lay in repose for a second day in a flag-draped casket at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library.

Kennedy casket arrives at JFK Library

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:10:07 GMT

The memorial motorcade for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has arrived at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, where his body will lie in repose.

Thousands line Kennedy route to Boston

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:09:17 GMT

The motorcade for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy passed thousands of people lining the route. Spectators gathered in Hyannis Port and Boston, clutching cameras, tissues and at least one flag of Ireland.

Mourners gather for Kennedy memorial

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:56:12 GMT

Mourners gathered Thursday at both ends of a 70-mile route that was to carry the body of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy from the Cape Cod home where he spent his final days to the presidential library bearing the name of one of his slain brothers.

Jessica Katz: “Kennedy saved my life”

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:54:45 GMT

She was called "the littlest refusenik," one of the many Soviet Jews denied permission to leave the Soviet Union because her father had been exposed to government secrets. But Jessica Katz was sick, and it took the special efforts of U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy to save her life.

Kennedy remembered fondly in Ireland

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:32:18 GMT

"We owe him a huge debt of gratitude for his dedication to the creation of a better society for everyone here," said former IRA commander Martin McGuinness.

Sen. Dodd reflects on Kennedy

Chris Velardi — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:36:59 GMT

With his wife Jackie by his side, Connecticut's senior senator Chris Dodd came to the banks of the Connecticut River to talk about Kennedy's passing.

Kennedy's replacement stirs controversy

Anthony DiLorenzo — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:28:38 GMT

Sen. Ted Kennedy battled hard on the Senate floor for decades and before his death he made a move to try and have Governor Patrick name his successor to secure a vote in favor of health care reform.

Who will be the Senate's new dealmaker?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:12:07 GMT

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's death silenced a singular voice of bipartisanship at a time when colleagues are struggling with angry constituents and each other over an elusive plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.