The stated mission of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute is to teach the general public about how the U.S. Senate works, so its fitting that the shrine to the late Massachusetts Democrat is funded, in part, by $38 million in taxpayers money. The $78 million combination museum and interactive civics exhibit was formally dedicated by President Obama on Monday. Besides a section honoring Kennedys 46-year political career, which ended with his Aug. 25, 2009 death, the Institute will offer a Senate Immersion Module which aims to teach visitors how the upper chamber works. (snip) On top of an $18.9 million...
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