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January 22, 2009

Kennedy Withdraws Senate Bid
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Here in New York, Caroline Kennedy has announced she’s withdrawing her
bid to fill the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton. In a statement,
Kennedy cited “personal reasons” for her decision. Caroline Kennedy’s
uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy, was diagnosed with a brain tumor last May.