Senate loses liberal lion: Kennedy dead at 77

The Hill by Reid Wilson | Aug. 26, 2009 (Breaking News)

Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), the last surviving brother in one of America’s most famous political families, died at his home late Tuesday at the age of 77.

The second-most senior member of the Senate, Kennedy played major roles in passing numerous civil rights, disability rights, healthcare and education measures during his long tenure. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug 25, 2009 - 11:16 PM PDT
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 by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Aug. 25, 2009

Congradulations to The Hill for being one of the first web news site to have an article online.

We have indeed lost a great great man!

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