Kennedy back at work in Senate

Sen. Edward Kennedy, who is fighting a malignant brain tumor, returned to work in the Senate today for the first time since July.
Kennedy, D-Mass., was greeted by a rousing cheer from his staff on Capitol Hill as the Senate returned for a brief session to deal with the economic crisis.
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Aides strung a large blue-and-white banner reading "Welcome Back Senator" across the room, which is usually used for hearings.
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The senator noted he and his wife were grateful for the many prayers and good wishes he had received.
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Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said he had spoken to Kennedy.
"I know Teddy’s excited," Kerry said. "I’ve talked to him about it. He’s pumped and ready to go. It’s really a tribute to his determination and his courage and the fight he has displayed throughout this process."

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Senator Kennedy gets a warm welcome as he casts primary ballot - September 16, 2008

US Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal icon from the Bay State who is battling a brain tumor, didn't let his illness stop him from voting in the state primary today.
He cast his ballot at the Town Hall on Main Street in Hyannis, putting in a few good words for his colleague, John F. Kerry, the junior senator from the state who is facing a primary challenge from Gloucester lawyer Edward O'Reilly.
"I'm hopeful that people will take the primary seriously. We're very hopeful that our good friend and colleague John Kerry will get a strong vote and there'll be a strong turnout in the state," he told the television cameras.
Jacqui Michelev, who was in charge of the polling place, said Kennedy offered his name and address "like any other voter."
"He was very warmly greeted by everybody here," she said in a telephone interview. "People were very glad to see him. ... I thought he looked terrific. He was smiling, he looked happy. He looked good to me, which is nice to see."
(...) Aides have said he plans to continue working at home through the fall.

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Ted Kennedy casts ballot in Mass. Democratic primary

Sen. Edward Kennedy has had his say at the ballot box in this year’s Democratic primary.
The senior senator from Massachusetts cast his ballot just after 10 a.m. today at the Town Hall in Hyannis, a section of the town of Barnstable. He arrived with his wife, Vicki.
Kennedy has been in treatment since being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after he had a seizure in May. On his doctors’ advice, he has been working at home and will likely continue to do so through the fall.
The big race today involved Kennedy’s friend, John Kerry, who’s facing his first challenger in the Democratic primary since he was elected 24 years ago.
After voting, Kennedy wished for a "strong vote" for Kerry and a good turnout across the state. He said he hoped citizens would take the primary seriously.

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