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Kennedy Hospitalized, But Awake and Talking
The senior Massachusetts Senator taken to the Washington Hospital Center after apparently suffering a seizure during the post-Inaugural luncheon in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
Kennedy, 76, who is fighting brain cancer, appeared to experience convulsions and was wheeled from the room.
Observers say Kennedy remained conscious. Sen. Dodd: "I think he'll be okay." Read pool report here.
President Obama: "My prayers are with him and his family and Vicki."
Plus: Sen. Byrd also leaves the lunch, but aides say he did not fall ill. Read statement here.









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