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irisblue

(32,902 posts)
Sun Jul 29, 2018, 06:56 PM Jul 2018

Rep John Lewis is out of the Hospital. From April Ryan

AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) Tweeted:
Update on Congressman John Lewis: Rep. John Lewis has been released from the hospital this evening. All tests have been completed, and doctors have given him a “clean bill of health”. He thanks everyone who shared their thoughts, prayers and concerns during his stay.


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Rep John Lewis is out of the Hospital. From April Ryan (Original Post) irisblue Jul 2018 OP
I hope he takes care of his health, saidsimplesimon Jul 2018 #1
He is an authentic badass & a national treasure. irisblue Jul 2018 #2
I agree with both your observations. Stinky The Clown Jul 2018 #7
So happy to hear this! skylucy Jul 2018 #3
Yay!!!! donkeypoofed Jul 2018 #4
Best news of the day, many thanks, irisblue!! Leghorn21 Jul 2018 #5
Great news. Hospitals can sometimes make you sicker secondwind Jul 2018 #6
THAT'S a relief! dchill Jul 2018 #8
Glad to hear that! Aside from the caring about his health aspect, we need him. nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #9
Thanks for the good update, I was thinking about him. appalachiablue Jul 2018 #10
YAY! lunamagica Jul 2018 #11
K&R! Thanks so much for the update! Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #12
A bit more on this story.... KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2018 #13
Excellent! kag Jul 2018 #14
Very good news. August recess rest coming right up. oasis Jul 2018 #15
"Clean bill of health"! Cha Jul 2018 #16

saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
1. I hope he takes care of his health,
Sun Jul 29, 2018, 06:59 PM
Jul 2018

rests occasionally. I have wished he was my Congressman for many years. He is a fighter and we need him for action and inspiration.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
13. A bit more on this story....
Sun Jul 29, 2018, 08:24 PM
Jul 2018

From the AJC in Atlanta...

Link: https://www.ajc.com/news/rep-john-lewis-resting-very-comfortably-hospital-sunday/n18sdXLEQkuLDe1KrX6xDJ/

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UPDATE 7:15 P.M.: U.S. Rep. John Lewis was released from the hospital Sunday evening, according to a spokeswoman for the congressman.
“Rep. John Lewis has been released from the hospital this evening. All tests have been completed, and doctors have given him a ‘clean bill of health.’ He thanks everyone who shared their thoughts, prayers and concerns during his stay,” according to Brenda Jones.
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The 78-year-old civil rights icon was on a flight from Detroit when he started feeling dizzy and sweaty, an aide said Saturday night.
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The septuagenarian hasn’t been slowing down lately. Just last month he joined thousands of people marching in Atlanta as part of the nationwide March For Our Lives against gun violence.

.....Hugs and best wishes to our hero John..... ......
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