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Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-MA, participates in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the situation in Iraq Capitol Hill on April 8, 2008. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

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Caroline Kennedy 'humbled' by ambassador nomination
Caroline Kennedy told a U.S. Senate panel Thursday she was "humbled" by her nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to Japan.
Panel: Diplomatic security must be priority at U.S. State Department
Panel: Diplomatic security must be priority at U.S. State Department
A panel said U.S. diplomatic facilities face an increasing threat of terrorist attacks and diplomatic security must be a priority at the State Department.
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Author Robert Tanenbaum still dedicated to principles of justice
Author Robert Tanenbaum still dedicated to principles of justice
Robert K. Tanenbaum is still an unabashed idealist who believes in the principles on which the United States was founded.
Caroline Kennedy nominated ambassador to Japan
Caroline Kennedy nominated ambassador to Japan
U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday appointed Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of assassinated President John Kennedy, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Japan.
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Markey, Gomez to face off for U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts
Markey, Gomez to face off for U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts
Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Edward Markey will vie for the seat of former U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., after both won primaries Tuesday.
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That's the way I was born and brought up. That's the way we're dealing with the challenges we're facing now
Ted Kennedy says not ready for eulogies
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Our committee is fortunate to have the services of major leaders who are committed to improving healthcare for the American people. Senator Harkin, Senator Mikulski and Senator Clinton have generously offered to step forward and assume an expanded role on critical aspects of health reform
Clinton tapped for healthcare lead
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I look forward to returning to the United States Senate with John Kerry in January as we work to get our economy moving again, bring healthcare to all, restore America's standing in the world, and end the war in Iraq
Kerry wins primary handily
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When Barack Obama is president, young people will not be committed to a mistake, but to missions worthy of their bravery
Atlantic Eye: Scenes from Denver and U.S. politics
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Barack Obama will close the book on race, gender, group against group and straight against gay
Kennedy: 'Dream lives on' with Obama
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Obama visits Sandwich Shot in Washington, D.C.
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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden order take-out lunch at Taylor Gourmet on Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. on October 4, 2013. The reason he gave was they are starving and the establishment is giving a 10 percent discount to furloughed government workers as an indication of how ordinary Americans are looking out for one another. UPI/Pete Marovich/Pool