Kennedy steps down from Judiciary panel (AP)

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Kennedy steps down from Judiciary panel
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<p>You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginAP - Sen. Edward Kennedy said Friday he is stepping down from his Senate Judiciary Committee post to focus on achieving a breakthrough on health care reform. The Massachusetts Democrat said he was hopeful of achieving progress with President-elect Barack Obama taking over the White House. Kennedy, who is fighting a malignant brain tumor, chairs the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and was a strong Obama backer during the 2008 campaign.</p><br clear="all"/>


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