Gillibrand Receives Props From Kennedy Family Member
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A prominent member of the Kennedy family says Kirsten Gillibrand has been doing a great job as US Senator.
Robert Kennedy Junior made the remark after having lunch Monday with the freshman Senator.
Kennedy's father once held the Senate seat now occupied by Gillibrand.
The two dined following a joint appearance at a news conference, in which they unveiled a proposal to fund environmental education programs for schools.
"She's been great. She's been taking direction from the environmental community and she's, we've found it very, very, very easy to work with her and she's going to be a great Senator," said Kennedy.
Kennedy had pushed for his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, to get the Senate job.
He insists there are no hard feelings toward Governor David Paterson.