Kennedy returning to Washington

[maddezmom]

Source: bostonglobe

WASHINGTON -- Aides to Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who has been battling a severe form of brain cancer from his home in Massachusetts, said he plans to return to his second home in Washington this afternoon, a sign that his treatments have been progressing well.

The Massachusetts Democrat, who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor about six months ago, will continue his treatments in the nation's capital.

"His doctors are very pleased with his progress, and he will receive his treatments here," Kennedy spokeswoman Melissa Wagoner said yesterday. The senator plans to remain in his northwest Washington home and return to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, she added.

Aides declined to speculate on when Kennedy might return to his duties in the Senate, which is in recess for the rest of the year. But his return to Washington for the next several weeks could coincide with Democrats' plans to call a special session of Congress after the Nov. 4 election. Kennedy is also a strong supporter of Barack Obama, and left Massachusetts to deliver a keynote speech on his behalf at the Democratic National Convention in Denver two months ago.



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[Cirque du So-What]

1. In a world frought with seemingly nothing but bad news lately

your post brought a tear of joy to my eye tonight.

[maddezmom]

2. thanks, I felt the same way

He's still fighting for what he believes in and so should we all to the very end.

[wisteria]

3. Good news. God bless him. We need him in the new Senate.n/t

[GetTheRightVote]

4. Glad to hear it :)

[bobd0]

5. K&R Welcome back to Washington, Senator Kennedy, you've been missed.

[Ferret Mike]

6. Good news, we need Ted Kennedy.