Kennedy Returns To The Hill With A Health Care Mission

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy returned to Capitol Hill today with his wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, and dogs, Sunny and Splash, by his side. He released this statement:

“It’s good to be back in the Senate. I am particularly looking forward to seeing my staff and my colleagues and to working in the current brief session on a realistic new stimulus package to help our fellow Americans who are suffering in this economic crisis.

"I will also continue to lay the ground work for early action by Congress on health reform when President Obama takes office in January. We’ve been making real progress in our discussions about a consensus approach, and I’m optimistic we’ll succeed.

"I am grateful for the prayers and good wishes I’ve received over the past several months. They have certainly lifted my spirits, as has the election of Barack Obama as our 44th President.”