Is Kennedy cashing it in now that he's done his part in the destruction of America?

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A senator collapsed at an inauguration lunch for Democratic President Barack Obama in Congress on Tuesday, and some identified the victim as ailing Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy.

CNN and other networks said they were seeking more information about the incident. Kennedy, the brother of the late President John F. Kennedy and one of the Senate's most respected Democrats, is battling a life-threatening brain tumor.

http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSWBT01044320090120

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LOL! Byrd is down as well.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., collapsed and was taken from the luncheon at the Capitol marking the inauguration of Barack Obama as president.

Obama called Kennedy a "warrior for justice" and said he would be in his prayers.

"I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now a part of me is with him," Obama said.

ABC News reported Sen. Robert Byrd, D-WVa., the oldest member of the Senate, was so upset he was removed form the luncheon in a wheelchair.

The incident came before Congress presented Obama and Vice President Joe Biden crystal bowls and photographs of the inauguration commemorating their ascension to office.

ABC initially said Kennedy, who has been battling brain cancer, suffered a seizure as he ate lunch with Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., former Vice President Walter Mondale and their wives. The seizures lasted several minutes and ABC said Kennedy was still seizing as he was taken from the banquet hall.

There was no immediate word on his condition.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/01/20/Sen_Kennedy_takes_ill_at_Capitol_lunch/UPI-78761232481189/