Obama calls Kennedy's interim replacement Paul Kirk an 'excellent choice'September 24th, 2009 Obama calls Kennedy replacement 'excellent choice'BOSTON — President Barack Obama says the Democrat selected to temporarily replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy is a "distinguished leader" and an excellent choice to carry on Kennedy's work.
Mass. Senate again delays debate on bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate again delays Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is again delaying debate on a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
Mass. Senate likely to debate bill Tuesday allowing appointment for Kennedy's Senate seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Kennedy successor bill nearing debate in SenateBOSTON — Massachusetts could have a new U.S. senator by the end of the week.
Mass. Senate expected to debate bill to allow an appointment for Kennedy's vacant seatSeptember 21st, 2009 Mass. Senate to debate Kennedy succession billBOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to take up a bill that would allow the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.
Mass. lawmakers to debate bill letting Gov. Deval Patrick name interim senator to Kennedy seatSeptember 17th, 2009 Mass. lawmakers to debate Kennedy succession billBOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers braced Thursday for a contentious debate on a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the Senate seat left vacant by the death last month of Edward Kennedy.
Dukakis: Mass. should approve temporary Kennedy replacement, but won't say if he'd take jobSeptember 16th, 2009 Former Gov. Dukakis argues for Senate appointmentBOSTON — Michael Dukakis says he favors Massachusetts changing its Senate succession law so the current governor can name a temporary replacement for Sen. Edward Kennedy, but the 1988 Democratic presidential nominee won't say if he'd be a candidate for the job.
Ex-Bush Chief of Staff Andrew Card says he is considering running for Kennedy's Senate seatSeptember 9th, 2009 Card says he is considering run for Kennedy's seatNEWTON, Mass. — Former Bush White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card says he is "thinking very seriously" about running for the late Sen.
Mass. lawmakers brace for hearing on bill to temporarily fill Kennedy's vacant Senate seatSeptember 6th, 2009 Mass. lawmakers prep for Kennedy successor hearingBOSTON — Democratic and Republican lawmakers are gearing up for a contentious public hearing over a bill that would allow Gov. Deval Patrick to name a temporary replacement for the late Sen.
Senate Majority Leader Reid says Senate has 'lost its patriarch'August 26th, 2009 Reid: Senate has 'lost its patriarch'WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid says both the Kennedy family and the Senate have "lost our patriarch" with the death of Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. Kennedy died late Tuesday after battling a brain tumor.
Appeals court says NY Gov. David Paterson's appointment of lieutenant governor was unlawfulAugust 20th, 2009 Court strikes down NY lieutenant gov appointmentNEW YORK — A state appeals court has ruled that New York Gov. David Paterson's appointment of a lieutenant governor was unlawful.
GOP officials say Heller has decided not to make Senate run against ReidAugust 12th, 2009 GOP officials: Heller won't take on ReidWASHINGTON — The GOP's top choice to take on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid next year has told party officials he's decided against a run for the Senate. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., called Sen.
Reid: Democratic senators united on need for health care bill this, aiming for bipartisanshipAugust 4th, 2009 Reid: Democratic senators united on health careWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says his party's caucus has "absolute unity" on the need to pass health care reform this year. The Nevadan, joined by other lawmakers, spoke to reporters Tuesday afternoon on a White House driveway after Senate Democrats met over lunch with President Barack Obama.
Illinois' Democratic state treasurer says he'll run for Barack Obama's old Senate seatJuly 21st, 2009 Democratic Ill. state treasurer to run for SenateCHICAGO — Illinois' state treasurer says he's going to run for President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces re-election bid for House, passes on Senate runJune 8th, 2009 Schakowsky to run again for House, not SenateWASHINGTON — Rep. Jan Schakowsky said Monday that she has decided to seek re-election to her House seat, passing on a bid for the Senate and a potentially crowded Illinois Democratic primary.
Burris set to replace Obama in SenateJanuary 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders in the US Senate have accepted Roland Burris as the successor to president-elect Barack Obama, ending a two-week stalemate over the controversial appointment. Burris was expected to be sworn in later this week after he was turned back when Congress began its new session Tuesday, CNN reported.
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