Public goodbye complete, bipartisan coalition of friends, family gathers to celebrate Kennedy

BOSTON — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together political rivals — this time to celebrate his ferocious sense of humor and unwavering dedication to family and country.

Political luminaries to pay tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at Boston service

BOSTON — Now that the public has said goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, a who’s who of politics is converging on Boston for a private service featuring music, laughter and, in all likelihood, calls to grant Kennedy’s last political wish — health coverage for all Americans.

Al Franken’s win in Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats filibuster-proof majority

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Al Franken refused his rival’s calls for an election night concession last November, choosing instead to begin vote counting and courtroom haggling that stretched almost eight months and ultimately landed him a seat in the U.S. Senate.

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