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Edward 'Ted' M. Kennedy, Sr.

Full Name: Edward 'Ted' M. Kennedy, Sr.
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Victoria Reggie; 3 Children: Kara, Edward Jr., Patrick; 2 Stepchildren: Curan Raclin, Caroline Raclin
Birth Date: 02/22/1932
Birth Place: Boston, MA
Home City: Hyannis Port, MA
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 1388 - National Volunteer Program Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

March 26, 2009 - Authorizes funding to promote, operate, and expand service-learning programs in elementary and secondary schools through training, curriculum development, program assessment methods, and community outreach ...

HR 1 - Appropriations, Tax Law Amendments, and Unemployment Benefit Amendments ("Stimulus Bill")
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Feb. 13, 2009 - Allows an income tax credit of up to $400 for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $70,000 or $800 for joint ...

HR 1 - Appropriations, Tax Law Amendments, and Unemployment Benefit Amendments ("Stimulus Bill")
Legislation (Yea)

Feb. 10, 2009 - Allows an income tax credit of up to $500 for individuals with an adjusted gross income of less than $70,000 or $1,000 for joint ...

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Recent Public Statements

Kennedy on the Passing of His Sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Aug. 11, 2009 - Kennedy on the Passing of His Sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice is now with God in heaven. My sister Jean and I, and our entire ...

Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions

Aug. 6, 2009 - STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS -- (Senate - August 06, 2009) BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT By Mr. GREGG (for himself, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. COLLINS, ...

Executive Session

Aug. 6, 2009 - EXECUTIVE SESSION -- (Senate - August 06, 2009) BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. KENNEDY. Madam President, I strongly support the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2007-2008 National Association for College Admission Counseling Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $839,627.00
Total Spent $7,426,309.00
Cash On Hand $0.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 09/30/2010
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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