Say What? Kennedy Never Stopped Regretting Chappaquiddick


Updated 09/10/09 7:16 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 6 comments

Say What? Kennedy Never Stopped Regretting Chappaquiddick

"Atonement is a process that never ends." — In his posthumous memoir True Compass, Senator Ted Kennedy discusses the 1969 accident in Chappaquiddick, MA. He revisits the night when he drove into the water with passenger Mary Jo Kopechne and waited 10 hours to notify the police resulting in Mary Jo's death. Kennedy calls his actions "inexcusable." In the autobiography, the late Kennedy also Read more

Could You Do Your Partner's Job?


Updated 09/02/09 9:56 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 33 comments

Could You Do Your Partner's Job?

Despite the passing of the "lion of the Senate," the people of Massachusetts might soon have another Senator Kennedy at their service. Democratic leaders like Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen. Chris Dodd think that Vicki Kennedy would be an appropriate replacement for her late husband Ted. Orrin said: "She is a very brilliant lawyer. She's a very solid individual. She certainly made a difference in Ted's Read more

Where to Find Ted Kennedy Tributes on TV Tonight


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Where to Find Ted Kennedy Tributes on TV Tonight

Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the Kennedy brothers, passed away late Tuesday night at the age of 77 after battling cancer. TV networks have quickly planned various tributes and specials about the late politician, and here's where you can find them (all times are EDT): Tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 26: 6:30 p.m. — On NBC, Brian Williams will anchor a one-hour NBC Nightly News from Kennedy's Read more

Front Page: Leaders Reflect on Death of Ted Kennedy


Updated 08/26/09 11:55 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 3 comments

Front Page: Leaders Reflect on Death of Ted Kennedy

Both Democrats and Republicans are mourning the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.— AP The Obama administration is on the brink of a Middle East peace breakthrough. — Guardian UK Meanwhile, President Obama is playing some pretty bad golf on vacation at Martha's Vineyard. — New York Post Argentina's supreme court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish people for personal use of Read more

Ted Kennedy Passes Away at 77 After Long Battle With Cancer


Updated 08/26/09 3:46 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 23 comments

Ted Kennedy Passes Away

We're sad to report that Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother, passed away Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, MA. Although the infamous incident at Chappaquiddick marred his reputation, Kennedy in later years was known for championing healthcare reform, better working wages, and equal rights, he was called the "liberal lion of the senate." Most recently, he was known for his love Read more

New Law Dramatically Increases National Volunteer Program


Updated 04/23/09 8:02 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 10 comments

New Law Dramatically Increases National Volunteer Program

President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act today, which could quadruple the size of AmeriCorps over the next eight years. The president was joined by the $5.7 billion bill's namesake (Ted Kennedy) and former president Bill Clinton, who started the nationwide volunteer program in 1993. The new law creates four new service programs: the Clean Energy Corps, the Education Corps, Read more

Obama Sings Happy Birthday to Ted Kennedy!


Updated 03/10/09 10:56 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 11 comments

Obama Sings Happy Birthday to Ted Kennedy!

The who's who of DC gathered at the Kennedy Center tonight to wish Senator Ted Kennedy a happy 77th birthday. Bill Cosby hosted the event, and Lauren Bacall, Bernadette Peters, and James Taylor performed for the audience. Cosby wasn't the only person to make a joke. Teddy's niece Caroline, who saw her dreams of being a lawmaker fail this year, quipped: "I never thought I'd be in a room with so Read more