Byrd, longest-serving senator, taken to hospital after fall in Virginia homeSeptember 22nd, 2009 Byrd taken to hospital for observation after fallWASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, has been taken to a hospital after a fall at home in the Washington suburbs. Spokesman Jesse Jacobs says the 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat apparently stood up too fast and fell and that his caregiver called an ambulance "out of an abundance of caution." He said that Byrd is being examined but that at this point there is no indication that he will be admitted.
Byrd, longest-serving senator, admitted to hospital after fall in Virginia homeSeptember 22nd, 2009 Byrd admitted to hospital after fall in homeWASHINGTON — Robert Byrd, the longest serving senator in history, was admitted to a Washington-area hospital Tuesday after a fall at his home in northern Virginia. The 91-year-old West Virginia Democrat was admitted to the hospital after blood tests showed his white-blood cell count was high, which raised the possibility of an early-stage infection.
Ex-Bush Chief of Staff, Andy Card, not to run for Senator Edward Kennedy's seatSeptember 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former White House Chief of Staff, Andy Card, has decided not to run for the Senate in Massachusetts, a seat vacated by late Senator Edward Kennedy. Instead, Card is supporting Scott Brown the Massachusetts state senator who recently indicated that he was willing to back down to let the former top White House aide run for the seat.
Thousands gather at Capitol in last tribute to Sen. Kennedy before Arlington burialAugust 30th, 2009 Kennedy hearse pauses at CapitolWASHINGTON — The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute.
Kennedy son pays tribute to dead senator, calls him guiding spirit in his lifeAugust 29th, 2009 Ted Kennedy Jr. lovingly memoralizes dad at MassBOSTON — Ted Kennedy Jr.
Kennedy's funeral to be attended by five US presidentsAugust 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The funeral of US Senator Edward Kennedy is expected see five living American presidents in attendance.Barack Obama, and his predecessors George W Bush, Bill Clinton, George HW Bush and Jimmy Carter, will be present at the event on Saturday, Sky News reports. The brother of assassinated president John F Kennedy died from a cancerous brain tumour on Tuesday.
Sen. John Kerry says family vigil for Kennedy 'very spiritual'August 27th, 2009 Kerry: Family vigil for Kennedy 'very spiritual'HYANNIS PORT, Mass. — Massachusetts Sen.
Sen. Chris Dodd praises Kennedy as hero to the nation's downtrodden, advocate for civil rightsAugust 26th, 2009 Dodd says Kennedy among most respected senatorsWASHINGTON — Sen. Christopher Dodd, perhaps Edward Kennedy's closest friend in the Senate, says Kennedy was a hero to the downtrodden.
Sen. John Kerry praises Kennedy as 'irrepressible, larger than life' presenceAugust 26th, 2009 Kerry lauds Kennedy as 'best senator'WASHINGTON — Sen. John Kerry says Edward Kennedy was "the best senator, the best advocate you could hope for."
In a statement issued hours after Kennedy's death late Tuesday, Kerry called the late senator an "irrepressible, larger than life presence who was simply the best."
The 2004 Democratic presidential nominee was Kennedy's Massachusetts colleague in the Senate.
Sen. Ted Kennedy says sister Eunice took their parents' lessons of public service to heartAugust 11th, 2009 Sen. Ted Kennedy remembers sister's wit, passionHYANNIS, Mass. — Sen. Edward Kennedy is remembering his sister Eunice for her "great humor, sharp wit, and a boundless passion" as a young girl.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains in critical condition at Mass. hospital, family at her sideAugust 8th, 2009 Eunice Kennedy Shriver remains at Mass. hospitalBARNSTABLE, Mass.
Byrd released from hospital, back home in West Virginia after bouts with infectionJune 30th, 2009 Byrd released from hospital after more than monthWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office says he's been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness.
Sen. Robert Byrd to remain in hospital this week as office cites continued improvementJune 22nd, 2009 Sen. Byrd to remain in hospital this weekWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office said Monday that the ailing lawmaker "continues to improve" after more than a month in the hospital but is unlikely to return to work this week.
Byrd's office says he will not return to Senate this week, but hospital release expected soonJune 15th, 2009 Byrd expected to be released soon from hospitalWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office says the ailing lawmaker does not plan to return to work this week, but that he's expected to be released from the hospital in the near future.
Kennedy to be honoured with knighthoodMarch 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Queen Elizabeth II has decided to bestow honorary knighthood on longtime US Senator Edward Kennedy, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced Wednesday. Speaking before a joint session of Congress, Brown praised Kennedy for his efforts to bring peace to Northern Ireland and expand health care to millions of Americans.
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