Kennedy Undergoes Artery-Clearing Procedure

Last Friday, eight-term senator Edward Kennedy (MA) underwent a procedure at Mass General to have some blockage cleared from his carotid artery. The surgery was described as non-invasive and preventive. Kennedy is due to miss some time in the Senate as he recovers. He is not supposed to miss much time.

Kennedy did not vote today in a Senate vote on an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Spending Bill.