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Patrick Joseph Kennedy II (born July 14, 1967) is an American Democrat serving in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 1st congressional district of Rhode Island (map). He is the second son (and third child) of the late U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy from Massachusetts. He is also the nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy; and former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy from New York.

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The 8 cap-and-tax Republicans…and the 44 Democrats who voted no

Michelle Malkin - 2 days ago

Introducing the GOP’s Cap-And-Tax 8… Photoshop credit: Leo Alberti I listed them earlier tonight , but am breaking out a separate post to spotlight them again. The 8 cap-and-tax Republican turncoats aga...

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Langevin becomes first person who uses a wheelchair to preside over a session of the House

The Boston Globe - 3 days ago

By Mark Arsenault, Globe Staff WASHINGTON -- On the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rhode Island Congressman ...

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Boehner blasts Pelosi over Rangel mess

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Former GOP House Speaker sounds off on midterms

Bernanke right, Geithner wrong on Bush tax cuts

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IG: Pricey new U.S. Embassy in Iraq has 'multiple' flaws

McClatchy - 4 days ago

WASHINGTON -- The $736 million new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, which American Diplomats have occupied for 18 months, contains "multiple significant construction defi...

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Right-wing media distort U.S. position on Gaza...

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Hamas Refuses to Allow Flotilla Aid Into Gaza

Statement on Gaza flotilla incident

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Ted Kennedy Jr. - no longer invisible?

Gretawire - 6 days ago

He has been one of the invisible Kennedy's even though he has one of the most famous Kennedy names.

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Kennedy family shores up DCCC

Politico - 7 days ago

The family of the late Massachusetts . Ted Kennedy has donated $185,000 to the Democratic ..

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Kennedys give $185K to Democratic candidates

Leftover Kennedy campaign money given to...

Kennedys give $185K to Democratic candidates

A Kennedy Donation Honors Pelosi

Kennedys give $185K to Democratic candidates

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State Dept. planning to field a small army in Iraq

McClatchy - 8 days ago

Washington — Can Diplomats field their own army? The State Department is laying plans to do precisely that in Iraq, in an ...

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IN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE, STATE DEPARTMENT PLANS TO...

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A Kennedy Donation Honors Pelosi

Washington Wire - 8 days ago

By Naftali Bendavid Rep. Patrick Kennedy 's office confirms that $155,000 from the campaign account of the late . Edward Kennedy , t...

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Kennedy family shores up DCCC

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Kennedys give $185K to Democratic candidates

Breitbart - 8 days ago

Washington (AP) - Heirs to the late . Edward Kennedy are giving $155,000 from his campaign account to Democratic House ...

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Rhode Island Democrats endorse Caprio, Cicilline

WPRI.com - 15th Jul 2010

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - General Treasurer Frank Caprio won his party's Endorsement for Governor and Providence Mayor David Cicilline was picked as its choi...

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