Sen. Kennedy To Receive Profiles In Courage Award

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http://wbztv.com/local/kennedy.birthday.award.2.953175.html

As part of Sen. Ted Kennedy's birthday celebration in Washington, the 77-year-old will be presented with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Kennedy will be presented with the award during a star-studded event at the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Sunday night.

"Every year, Sen. Edward Kennedy is nominated for his statesmanship and leadership on the most pressing issues facing out nation," said Caroline Kennedy, president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. "His passionate advocacy on behalf of civil rights, human rights, voting rights, economic, social and environmental justice – and his long battle to achieve quality affordable health care for all Americans – are each deserving of an award."

Kennedy has not been eligible for the award while he served on the Profile in Courage Award selection committee, but this year, Kennedy will be given the honor that celebrates his brother's legacy.

Sources say Sunday night's even will feature a special guest, rumored to be Pres. Barack Obama.

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1. Conflict of interest!

j/k

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2. :)))))))) They should create a "Ted Kennedy Friend To America" award...

Then award it to Ted. Then retire the award.