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NBC News reports that Sen. Ted Kennedy has collapsed during inauguration celebrations on Capitol Hill.
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Kennedy Collapsed
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Sen. Ted Kennedy collapses at inaugural lunch
Sen. Ted Kennedy collapses at inaugural lunch
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Kennedy Released From Hospital
Kennedy Released From Hospital
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Kennedy, Byrd fall ill at luncheon
Political Animal — ... "was there when the voting rights act passed, along with John Lewis, was a warrior for justice." "And so I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now a part of me is with him," Obama added. "And I think that's true for all of us. This is a joyous time. But it's also a sobering time. And my prayers are with him and his family and (Kennedy's wife) Vicki." Details are scarce, though the networks are saying that Kennedy had a seizure. Byrd has only been described as having " fallen ill ."— ...

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