Franken: Kennedy’s Death ‘Makes Me More Determined’ to Pass Reform Bill

By Anna Palmer
Roll Call Staff

Aug. 26, 2009, 11:39 a.m.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Lawmakers scattered across the country for the August recess took time at their scheduled town halls and other public meetings Wednesday to remember Sen. Edward Kennedy’s (D-Mass.) legacy.

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Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article