Globe: Sept. 11 families reaching out to military families
The Boston Globe, today, published a touching story about the families of September 11th victims and their efforts to comfort the families of fallen soldiers. "The organization, which the families and other concerned citizens set up with help from US Senator Edward M. Kennedy, will assist service members’ families with a variety of issues that arise after their loved ones’ deaths, said Coombs."
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Statement by Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Passing of His Sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Statement by Senator Edward M. 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 family, will miss her with all our hearts. I know that our parents and brothers and sisters who have gone before are filled with joy to have her by their side again.
My earliest memory of Eunice is of a young girl with great humor, sharp wit, and a boundless passion to make a difference. She understood deeply the lesson our mother and father taught us—much is expected of those to whom much has been given. Throughout her extraordinary life, she touched the lives of millions, and for Eunice that was never enough.
STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF HATE CRIMES LEGISLATION
Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement on passage by the House of Representatives of the Matthew Shepard hate crimes legislation. Kennedy is the sponsor of similar legislation in the Senate.
“I commend the House for its action to strengthen the inadequate existing federal law on hate crimes. No members of society – none – deserve to be victims of a violent crime because of their race, their religion, their ethnic background, their disability, their gender, their gender identity, or their sexual orientation. It’s long past time for Congress to do more to prevent hate crimes and insist that they be fully investigated and prosecuted when they occur. This important legislation is supported by a broad coalition of over 300 law enforcement, civic, religious and civil rights organizations and I look forward to prompt action by the Senate.”
STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON CONFIRMATION OF KATHLEEN SEBELIUS AS HHS SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, DC— Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Governor Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services:
“With the confirmation of Governor Sebelius, the commitment of the Administration and Congress to passing health care reform this year now moves into high gear.
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Sen. Kennedy pens article on health care for Newsweek
Senator Kennedy wrote an article for Newsweek, explaining how health care is "the cause of [his] life."
Read the article here.
A touching reflection from a 9/11 widow
Cindy McGinty, a 9/11 widow, talked to the New England Cable News network about how much Senator Kennedy helped her and her family after the tragedy of September 11. Watch the touching tribute.
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