A Kennedy Family Album
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Edward Moore Kennedy, 1932-2009
The "Lion of the Senate," Ted Kennedy was serving his eighth full term (his ninth overall) in Congress when he died. During his time in office, he wrote more than 300 bills that have been enacted into law. He spent much of his legislative career lobbying for improvements in the health-care system.
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