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Powerful NY lawmaker says he'll support Kennedy (AP)

 
AP - Despite early reservations, New York state's most powerful legislative leader now says he'll support Caroline Kennedy for the U.S. Senate if the governor names her to the seat expected to be vacated by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. (link)

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