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Shimkus has heart surgery

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Respublica reports, and it’s confirmed, that Illinois Congressman John Shimkus underwent heart surgery today.

…to repair a condition called “severe mitral valve regurgitation”. He is presently recovering in a St. Louis hospital and is expected to remain there for several days after which he will spend the rest of the Easter Congressional recess at home.

A close friend of the Congressman said he was doing well.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Mar 22, 05 @ 3:04 pm

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1. Meanwhile, in Washington, Congressional republicans called an emergency session to pass legislation preventing Illinois courts from removing his feeding tube. Wake up the President…

   Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Mar 22, 05 @ 4:09 pm

2. Wow! That last post was like satire, except without wit or humor…

   Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Mar 22, 05 @ 8:24 pm

3. Good to hear that Shimkus is doing well. I hope he makes a full recovery and is back in Congress representing Illinois soon.

   Comment by Drew Hibbard Thursday, Mar 24, 05 @ 1:12 pm

4. Get well soon, Congressman.

   Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 24, 05 @ 2:47 pm

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