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October 4, 2008 3:15 PM

Biden Cancels Events Due To Family Illness

By
Ryan Corsaro
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Joe Biden
(CBS)
From CBS News' Ryan Corsaro:

(WILMINGTON, DEL.) - Joe Biden has cancelled events planned in Washington, DC and Virginia tomorrow due to illness in the family, according to his press secretary.

"The campaign has cancelled Sen. Biden's schedule today and tomorrow because of a serious illness in Jill Biden's family. Hospice has advised the Bidens to remain close by, and we appreciate everyone's respect for the family's privacy," said David Wade.

Biden planned was scheduled to speak at a National Human Rights Campaign dinner tonight in Washington, D.C. The campaign also scrapped rallies in Richmond and Roanoke, Virginia on Sunday.

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by newslink October 6, 2008 12:49 AM EDT
Our prayers are with the Biden Family.
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by bbinfla October 4, 2008 9:41 PM EDT
I pray that everything works out for the best, for the Senator and his family.

I was excited at the news, that the Vice President to be, would be visiting my old High School in Henrico County Virginia. I was hoping that my family and friends might get a chance to hear Joe Biden. I am looking forward to voting for him and Barack Obama from here on the Space Coast in Florida.
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by mham9 October 4, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
Joe and Jill,
From a grateful party and nation we share in your pain.
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