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Congressman edges Kennedy name back into politics

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U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, a Massachusetts Democrat, speaks Monday during an interview in Milford, Mass.

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The boy-faced Joe Kennedy III, a redhead with little political experience, is quietly bringing the name back. He has no entourage. He shies away from national media interviews. He introduces himself simply as “Joe.” And there is little sign of entitlement when he talks about a new career in public service.