Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was a key player on most domestic policy issues during the past 47 years, died of brain cancer late last night at the age of 77.
Kennedy (D-Mass.), the third longest serving senator in American history, left his mark on subjects such as health care, education and immigration policy. Though considered a liberal, he often crossed the aisle and formed alliances with members of the GOP including former President George W. Bush, Sens. John McCain (R-Arizona), and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
The veteran lawmaker was from a storied family that saw its share of triumph and tragedy. His brothers John and Robert were fellled by assassins' bullets and his older brother Joseph died during World War II. Edward Kennedy held the senate seat that John occupied when he was elected president in 1960.
While Kennedy's one run for the presidency in 1980 was unsuccessful, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) called him the most powerful man never to have served as president.
Though Kennedy did not serve on committees with jurisdiction over issues related to credit unions, the political action committees of both CUNA and NAFCU contributed to his campaigns.
CUNA's PAC contributed $1,000 to Kennedy's 2006 campaign and $7,000 to his 2000 campaign.
NAFCU's PAC contributed $1,000 to his 2006 race.
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