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- First hospitalized: May 17, 2008CNN: Ted Kennedy Hospitalized After Seizure (May 18, 2008)
- Underwent surgery: June 2, 2008CNN: Kennedy Brain Surgery 'Successful' (June 2, 2008)
- Cast vote in Congress: July 9, 2008New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
- Opening night of 2008 Democratic National Convention: August 25, 2008New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
- Has served as Senator from Massachusetts since 1962
- Has speech preparedNew York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
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Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy gave an unexpected speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Kennedy, who underwent emergency brain surgery after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor earlier in 2008, traveled to Denver against the advice of his doctors.New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)
Kennedy at the Convention
As planned, convention organizers aired a five-minute video tribute to the ailing Senator. It had been reported that the Senator would attend, but the five minute live speech, touting a message of "hope" and advocating universal health care, was a surprise.New York Daily News: Ted Kennedy Appearance at DNC Likely (August 25, 2008)-
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Ted Kennedy Democratic Convention Questions
Will Ted Kennedy's death have an influence on the fate of Health Care Reform? 6 AnswersYes. While the Democrats have a wide majority in the Senate, the biggest obstacle to the bills passing depends on the moderate and conservative Democrats. Even ... read more
How will you best remember Ted Kennedy? 14 AnswersUnfortunately I never met the man, (Not that I can recall anyway) . (Although I would have liked to) Some in the North eastern climate coalition have evilly w... read more