U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) is pictured at a ceremony where President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1388, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, at the SEED School in Washington, April 21, 2009. Reuters Pictures 9 months ago

U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) is pictured at a ceremony where President Barack Obama signed H.R. 1388, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, at the SEED School in Washington, April 21, 2009.

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  1. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind. asks a question of President Barack Obama during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  2. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., listens to President Barack Obama, right, during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  3. Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown, center, takes a photo with Sandra Curtiss, of Chatham, Mass., as he greets supporters in Foxborough, Mass., at the final stop of his three-day "thank you" tour across the state Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Brown was elected Tuesday, Jan. 20 to the Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
  4. Republican Senator-elect Scott Brown, addresses supporters in Foxborough, Mass., at the final stop of his three-day "thank you" tour across the state Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. Brown was elected Tuesday, Jan. 20 to the Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
  5. Republican Sen.-elect Scott Brown speaks to an Associated Press reporter at his state senate office at the Statehouse in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. Brown was elected Tuesday Jan. 20 to the Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.
  6. President Barack Obama's top adviser David Axelrod speaks with Executive Director Misericordia Heart of Mercy Home, Sister Rosemary Connelly, before addressing a fundraisin breakfast at Misericordia Home, the center where his daughter with developmental disabilities lives, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in Chicago. Axelrod said both the president and the Democratic Party will work hard to keep Obama's old Senate seat, and it's wrong to think that what happened in Massachusetts will happen around the country or in Illinois. A Republican won the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat in a special election last week.
  7. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) (L) talks with Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) (C) as he waits for meeting with his predecessor interm-Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA) in Kirk�s office on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Kirk was appointed last year to fill the senate seat Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years after the 'Lion of the Senate' died of cancer. Brown, who won a come-from-behind victory in the overwhelmingly Democratic state last week, has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  8. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) is greeted by Senate staff members after arriving in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  9. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) walks into the Russell Senate Office Building with members of his staff before meeting with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  10. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Ron Kirby of Alexandria, Virginia, stands in front of the Russell Senate Office Building on Captiol Hill to show his support for Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years.'We were hoping for a miracle,' Kirby said.'And Massachusetts came through.'
  11. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) (C) shakes hands with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (R) after their meeting on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  12. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) walks through the U.S. Capitol after meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  13. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) (L) meets with his predecessor interm-Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA) in Kirk�s office on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory to fill the seat that Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  14. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) steps off the elevator in the Russell Senate Office Building during a series of meetings with senators on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  15. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) (R) meets with his predecessor Sen. Paul Kirk (D-MA) on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Kirk was appointed last year to fill the senate seat Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years after the 'Lion of the Senate' died of cancer. Brown, who won a come-from-behind victory in the overwhelmingly Democratic state last week, has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.
  16. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 21: Massachusetts U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown (R-MA) waves to members of the news media before meeting with Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in McCain's office on Capitol Hill January 21, 2010 in Washington, DC. Brown won a come-from-behind victory last week to fill the seat Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy held for nearly 40 years. Brown has vowed to fight health care reform in Washington, a process that Republicans and Democrats have been battling over for the past year.

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  1. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(2nd-L) speaks about last nights special election in Massachusetts during a news conference at the US Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat once held by Sen. Ted Kennedy. (L-R), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), Sen. McConnell, Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) Sen. John Thune (R-SD), and Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH).
  2. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(2nd-L) speaks about last nights special election in Massachusetts during a news conference at the US Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat once held by Sen. Ted Kennedy. (L-R), , Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Sen. Robert Bennett (R-UT) Sen. McConnell and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN).
  3. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)(R). and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) (L) speak about last nights special election in Massachusetts during a news conference at the US Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat once held by Sen. Ted Kennedy.
  4. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) participates in news conference about last nights special election in Massachusetts, at the US Capitol on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat once held by Sen. Ted Kennedy.
  5. BOSTON - JANUARY 17: A young boy holding a bible is taken out from a rally attended by U.S President Barack Obama for U.S. Senate democratic nominee Martha Coakley January 17, 2010 at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The special election to fill the seat of late Senator Edward M. Kennedy is near dead even in the final days to Tuesday's vote.
  6. BOSTON - JANUARY 17: A protester is taken out from a rally attended by U.S President Barack Obama for U.S. Senate democratic nominee Martha Coakley January 17, 2010 at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. The special election to fill the seat of late Senator Edward M. Kennedy is near dead even in the final days to Tuesday's vote.
  7. Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind. asks a question of President Barack Obama during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  8. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., listens to President Barack Obama, right, during the Senate Democratic Policy Committee Issues Conference, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at the Newseum in Washington. Just weeks ago, it seemed inconceivable that Republicans could win control of Congress this fall. Not anymore. Almost by the day, Republicans are sensing fresh opportunities to pick up ground. Just Wednesday, former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats announced he would try to reclaim his old seat from Democrat Evan Bayh, who barely a year ago had been a finalist to be Barack Obama's running mate. And Republicans nationwide are still celebrating Scott Brown's January upset to take Edward Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts.
  9. House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio, second from left, listens to President Barack Obama, right, during a meeting of House and Senate bipartisan leaders to discuss the economy and jobs, Tuesday, Feb. 2010, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington. From left are, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Md., Boehner, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. and the president.
  10. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: The swing set used by President Barack Obama's daughters Malia and Sasha is covered in snow at the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  11. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama's motorcade waits to take him to the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in a heavy snow on the south driveway of the White House on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. The region is expected to get anywhere from 18 inches to 30 inches of snow before the storm moves on.
  12. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama greets supporters on the rope line after delivering remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  13. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  14. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama, flanked by Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine (L) and Alice Germond, DNC Secretary (R), delivers remarks at the DNC winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  15. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama, flanked by (L-R) Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Raymond Buckley, Democratic National Committee chairman Tim Kaine, and Alice Germond, DNC Secretary, and Andrew Tobias, delivers remarks at the DNC winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.
  16. WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 06: President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on February 6, 2010 in Washington, DC. Top party officials and supporters gathered for the annual meeting to map out their agenda for the year.

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  11. MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Michael Schumacher looks on after a press conference at P1 discotheque on February 10, 2010 in Munich, Germany.
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  14. ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 10: Gael Monfils of France plays a volley in his match against Olivier Rochus of Belgium during day three of the ABN AMBRO World Tennis Tournament on February 10, 2010 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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