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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Senator Ted Kennedy collapses at Inaugural luncheon

On such a joyous day in America, it brings us sadness to report that Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) collapsed at the Inaugural luncheon in Statuary Hall and went into convulsions.

There are no reports as to Senator Kennedy's condition at this point.

Also, Senator Robert Byrd was also taken by medical staff from the luncheon, moments before Senator Kennedy's collapse.

We don't yet have any information as to Senator Byrd's condition either.

All of us at NPI wish Senators Kennedy and Byrd the best as they battle their health problems. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, friends and staff.

More details will be posted as they become available.

UPDATE, 6:22 PM: Senator Kennedy is expected to stay overnight at Washington Hospital Center. His condition was brought on by fatigue according to Dr. Edward Aulisi, chairman of Neurosurgery at Washington Hospital Center.

As for Senator Byrd, he appears to be doing just fine.
Also during the luncheon, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-West Virginia, appeared to be experiencing some difficulty.

Byrd, 91, was very upset and distraught over the incident involving Kennedy, a spokeswoman said. She noted, however, that Byrd later recovered and returned to his Senate office.
We look forward to seeing both Senators return to the Senate floor soon.

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