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 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.
SENATE PASSES BIPARTISAN BILL TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), today applauded Senate passage of the Serve America Act (S. 277), the most sweeping overhaul and expansion of national service programs in 16 years. Continuing the bipartisan tradition of national service legislation, the bill was written by Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Kennedy and Senator Hatch. Senators Enzi and Mikulski were also integral in crafting the bill, and bringing it to a quick vote on the Senate floor.
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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.
Senator Edward Kennedy introduces “Affordable Health Choices Act”
Senator Kennedy continues championing the necessity of health care reform today, as he and the staff of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) released legislation that would dramatically improve American health care.
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