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Is the Media Closing the Door on Senator Kennedy's Recovery?

LibertySugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:27 -0700

Ever since the sad news of Senator Ted Kennedy's brain tumor diagnosis broke, I've been seeing a barrage of news coverage that seems pretty postmortem. Article topics include:

The coverage makes me think media companies are rolling out their prefabricated eulogies a little too soon. In fact, if someone wasn't paying close attention, they might assume the Senator already died!

Are these reports an honor to Senator Kennedy, or disrespectful? Since he did just receive a very serious diagnosis, should the country take the opportunity to celebrate all of his achievements while he is still alive? Should the media adopt a more hopeful and positive outlook in order to support Kennedy's efforts to battle the tumor?

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Ted Kennedy Diagnosed With Malignant Brain Tumor

CitizenSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:30:57 -0700

Doctors for the Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy say tests conducted after he suffered a seizure this weekend show a malignant tumor in his left parietal lobe. His treatment has not been determined yet, but the usual course includes combinations of radiation and chemotherapy.

The 76-year-old senator has been hospitalized in Boston. His wife and children have made no public statements, though the Senator is reported to be in good spirits and is resting comfortably.

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Senator Ted Kennedy Released From Hospital

CitizenSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:48:39 -0800

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (aka Ted Kennedy) was released from the hospital this morning after having a seizure during an inaugural luncheon yesterday. According to former Vice President Walter Mondale, who was at the event, Kennedy was telling "old war stories," but "obviously under stress" at lunch.

The Massachusetts senator went back to work in November, months after suffering a seizure that led to the diagnosis of his malignant brain tumor. His office confirmed he left Washington Hospital Center this morning after resting overnight for observation. A spokeswoman said Kennedy, 76, is in "good spirits" and doctors wanted him to get some rest.

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Senator Ted Kennedy Taken to the Hospital

CitizenSugar — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:34:47 -0800

The mood of the inauguration celebration dimmed this afternoon, as Senator Ted Kennedy had a seizure during the inauguration luncheon, according to reports. The Senator, who is fighting a brain tumor, apparently remained conscious and able to communicate.

Sen. Robert Byrd, the oldest member of the Senate, had to leave too, apparently because he was so upset after witnessing Kennedy's convulsions. We hope they both recover soon.

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Front Page: Ted Kennedy In Surgery, Mugabe at UN Food Summit, Gates to Myanmar "Criminal Neglect"

CitizenSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:04 -0700

Ted Kennedy In Surgery: Ted Kennedy is at the Duke University Medical Center this morning undergoing surgery for his cancerous brain tumor. The surgery comes after the 76-year-old senator was diagnosed last month with a malignant glioma, an especially lethal type of brain tumor. He's being operated on this morning by one of the nation's top neurosurgeons, Dr. Allan Friedman, and the surgery will be followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Kennedy will recuperate in NC for a week, before moving to Massachusetts General for the rest of his treatment. Kennedy said of the support he's received, ''I am deeply grateful to the people of Massachusetts and to my friends, colleagues and so many others across the country and around the world who have expressed their support and good wishes as I tackle this new and unexpected health challenge. I am humbled by the outpouring and am strengthened by your prayers and kindness.''

Mugabe at UN Food Summit: Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe presence at a United Nations food summit has raised eyebrows and hackles and is being called "obscene". Australia's foreign minister said of the embattled leader's arrival, "this is the person who has presided over the starvation of his people." It's Mugabe's first visit to Europe since the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) won a majority in parliamentary elections in March. He still faces a presidential run-off on June 27 against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Gates to Myanmar, "Criminal Neglect": US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday that Myanmar was guilty of “criminal neglect” for blocking international aid to cyclone victims, and warned that more civilians would perish unless the military regime reversed its policy. Because of the stonewalling, he said it was probably a matter of days before the Pentagon withdrew four Navy ships carrying supplies that have been “steaming in circles” for days in the waters off Myanmar’s coast, waiting for permission to unload their cargo of aid. Gates said, “it’s becoming pretty clear that the regime there is not going to let us help. I’d say that unless the regime changes its approach, changes its policy, more people will die.”

Briefing Book: Ted Kennedy Returns to Senate

CitizenSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30:57 -0800

Kennedy Returns to Work: The Massachusetts senator went back to work today six months after suffering a seizure that led to the diagnosis of his malignant brain tumor. - Huffington Post
Hate-Crime Backlash?: The election of a black president triggered at least 200 hate-related incidents, a watchdog group finds. - CS Monitor
Pres-elect 2.0: Check out Obama's first weekly address on YouTube. - Donklephant
Bill Ayers: Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. Bill Ayers talks back. - Salon
Call Girl Tells All?: Ashley Dupre, Eliot Spitzer's paid-for paramour, has shared her story with ABC News' Diane Sawyer. The interview is expected to take up two parts of the hour-long 20/20 next Friday. - NY Daily News
Huckabee Turns up Heat: Mike Huckabee is using his new book, out this week, to settle a few scores with fierce primary rival, Mitt Romney. - Politico

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Briefing Book! Knowing Is Half the Battle . . .

LibertySugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:30:49 -0700

Iran: Will you watch the whole thing tonight? Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tells Brian Williams that his government is not working to make a nuclear bomb. - MSNBC
Novak: Robert Novak has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. - Huffington Post
Sex-ed: Devout Catholic? Nancy Pelosi calls for more pro-choice members to fight abstinence education. - Townhall
American Morals: What do Americans believe? Views on the environment, sex, religion. - Donklephant
Arnold: How does policy impact real people? A state employee's reaction to Schwarzenegger's minimum wage threat. - SavvySugar

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