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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
South Dakota senator in hospital for 'stroke-like symptoms'
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Sen. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, was hospitalized Wednesday after he suffered stroke-like symptoms, his staff told CNN.
Johnson, 59, was taken to George Washington University Hospital by ambulance about 11:30 a.m. A spokeswoman told CNN he was still undergoing tests and will stay overnight, but would not characterize his condition. "We're taking one day at a time," Julianne Fisher said, "saying a lot of prayers and waiting until morning." A statement issued by Johnson's office said he was suffering from a "possible stroke." "At this stage he is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team," the statement said. Staffers told CNN Johnson was conscious when he was transported to the hospital. -- CNN's Dana Bash and Ted Barrett
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