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Swearing in date for Massachusetts senator set
January 26, 2010 1:32 PM
Massachusetts Sen.-elect Scott Brown is targeting Feb. 11 as his swearing-in date. The surprise victor in last week's election to succeed the late Sen. Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate believes that will be enough time for the state to complete its certification of his win. Senior adviser... more » -
Pivotal Massachusetts senate race in final day
January 18, 2010 1:08 PM
The final push for votes continues in Massachusetts ahead of tomorrow's special election to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Democrat Martha Coakley, who had been considered a virtual cinch to succeed Kennedy a few months ago, is in a close battle with state Senator Scott Brown, who vows to... more » -
Former DNC head Kirk tapped to replace Kennedy
September 24, 2009 11:33 AM
The governor of Massachusetts has named former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. to temporarily fill the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat. Gov. Deval Patrick's announcement Thursday means Kirk will serve in the post until voters pick a replacement in a Jan. 19 special election. Patrick says the issues... more » -
Kennedy reflects on Chappaquiddick, drinking, assassinations in memoir
September 3, 2009 11:59 AM
Ted Kennedy was haunted by the 1969 car crash that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, regretted drinking with his nephew in 1991 and was easily startled after his brothers' assassinations. Those are some of the revelations in the late senator's memoir, "True Compass," which is being published this month. ... more » -
Former presidents, other dignitaries, in church for funeral
August 30, 2009 8:24 AM
President Barack Obama and his wife have joined three former presidents and other dignitaries at a Boston church for the funeral of Sen. Edward Kennedy. Obama will be delivering the eulogy at the funeral. He and his wife are seated with Vice President Joe Biden. Directly behind them are... more »
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