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Hope And Change Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:23 PM
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TED KENNEDY RETURNS TO THE SENATE

TED KENNEDY RETURNS TO THE SENATE


Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

The Massachusetts Senator makes a surprising appearance on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the first time since he was diagnosed with brain cancer.

HE GETS A STANDING OVATION AS HE WALKS ON TO THE SENATE FLOOR. He’s said to be returning for a key vote on the Medicare bill.


He is halfway through his chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Developing...


http://thepage.time.com/2008/07/09/ted-kennedy-returns-to-the-senate/
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:25 PM
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1. Wow - that gave me chills!
Looking forward to a clip!



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ramapo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:27 PM
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2. He looks pretty damned good n/t
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FredfromSpace Donating Member (117 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:29 PM
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3. My Senator, then and always
Wish you well Ted...
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:31 PM
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4. Love you Teddy
:yourock:

Welcome back you brave man.
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Graybeard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:32 PM
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5. Both sides of the floor applauded him. Wonderful sight.
One of the greatest Senators in history.
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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:35 PM
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6. Halfway through.
And he still looks great in that picture. Bless him.
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:36 PM
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7. They brought him in in a wheel chair but he was standing
when he walked into the well.

:cry:
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TNOE Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:37 PM
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8. Did he get the card we signed?
I didn't hear the result of that.
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Hope And Change Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 03:44 PM
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9. Kick!
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:42 PM
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10. Kick
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NC_Nurse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:43 PM
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11. Good for him! he looks really good too.
Bless you, Teddy!
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Pastiche423 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-09-08 06:53 PM
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12. He came in to vote for the Medicare bill that PASSED!
He was afraid that his vote might make a difference in passing. How dedicated is that?

I believe it is because of his dedication, support and hard work that the veto proof bill passed.

Thank you, Senator Kennedy!
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