Breaking: "Liberal Lion Of The Senate," Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Has Passed

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Breaking: "Liberal Lion Of The Senate," Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Has Passed
by: Autumn Sandeen
Wed Aug 26, 2009 at 04:29:15 AM EDT

http://pamshouseblend.com/diary/12669/breaking-liberal-lion-of-the-senate-senator-edward-m-kennedy-has-passed

NOTE FROM PAM: The lion has passed, but even when ill, Senator Kennedy cared deeply that his legacy as a voice of equality for all will live on in the work of others. My heart goes out to his family.Statement from the President:

    THE WHITE HOUSE

    Office of the Press Secretary
    _______________________________________________________________

    For Immediate Release                             August 26, 2009

    Statement from President Obama:

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

    For 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.