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In the "Broken Record" department, that old union tune keeps playing, and the mental disorder perpetuates:

USW's 'Wellstone Award' to Sen. Ted Kennedy, Rep. John Conyers

"-- USW's 'Wellstone Award' to Sen. Ted Kennedy, Rep. John Conyers (news, bio, voting record); Presentation at Upper Senate Park Rally with 800 unionists, June 21 at 12 noon

Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) will be presenting the 'Wellstone Award' to U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) before an audience of 800 union activists from across the country on Wednesday, Jun. 21 at a 12 noon rally in the Upper Senate Park (Constitution Ave., NE/NW & Delaware Ave., NE).

Sen. Kennedy is leading a floor debate on the minimum wage issue, so he may have to delay acceptance of the award. Congressman Conyers is expected to make remarks and receive the award shortly after the 12 noon rally begins. The USW activists are participating in a lobby day action sponsored by the union's Rapid Response Network.

((GAG ALERT !!))The award recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of public servants who exemplify the late Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota for his commitment to public service and the well being of USW members and their families. Wellstone, his wife, daughter and three campaign aides were killed in a plane crash prior to the election in 2002.

Past USW Wellstone Award winners include Sens. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Robert Byrd (D-WV) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD); plus Reps. Pete Visclosky (D-IN), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)."

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What??? No Republicans ?? LOL

Speaking of Rockefeller .. I'm suspicious at the length of his absence and lack of news thereof. However, he is still giving ~~handouts~~ grants and issuing his Rat statements ... via his staff. Has his surgery had more serious complications than is being reported?:

June 22, 2006- Jay Fights for National Guard to Have Stronger Voice in Decision Making

June 25, 2006- Jay Announces $22,000 in Technology Funding for Wirt County Schools

June 23, 2006- Jay Supports Effort to Push Iraqis to Take More Responsibility for Their Future

HUNTINGTON -- Marshall University will generate nearly $6.5 million in science and research funding during the next three years, thanks in part to the almost $9 million federal National Science Foundation grant announced last week by U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va."

June 22 - Pleasing meeting - The group met with U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., and his staff; U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., and his staff; as well as the staff of U.S. Senator John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV, D-W.Va.

He could also be dealing with his wife's illness as well .. but he sure has been a phantom.