WASHINGTON - JUNE 20: Filmmaker Michael Moore is joined by several members of Congress for a news conference and rally ahead of the release of Moore's new movie 'Sicko' on Capitol Hill June 20, 2007 in Washington, DC. FolloFollowing the news conference there was a briefing with a screening of clips from 'Sicko,' Moore?s film that focuses on the U.S. health care system. Moore is also supporting Conyer's health care legislation 'The United States National Health Insurance Act,' that promises affordable health care. Getty Images logo Getty Images 29 months ago

WASHINGTON - JUNE 20: Filmmaker Michael Moore is joined by several members of Congress for a news conference and rally ahead of the release of Moore's new movie 'Sicko' on Capitol Hill June 20, 2007 in Washington, DC. FolloFollowing the news conference there was a briefing with a screening of clips from 'Sicko,' Moore?s film that focuses on the U.S. health care system. Moore is also supporting Conyer's health care legislation 'The United States National Health Insurance Act,' that promises affordable health care.

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  7. BOSTON - AUGUST 29: Members of the US Congress enter the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for the funeral of Senator Edward Kennedy August 29, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Kennedy, youngest sibling to brothers President John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, died of brain cancer August 25.
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