A political trailblazer and inspiration to women, Margaret Chase Smith holds the distinction of being the first woman to win election to both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kara Kennedy. Kara was the daughter of the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Joan Bennett Kennedy, and a Board member of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
During the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute partnered with the PBS NewsHour to provide video highlights of the nine most recent Senate confirmation hearings.
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