Casino67 Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 NYTimes: June 27, 2010, 3:24 pmBy JANIE LORBERSenator Robert C. Byrd, Democrat of West Virginia, the longest serving senator in U.S. history, is “seriously ill,” his office announced Sunday afternoon.Mr. Byrd, 92, was admitted to the hospital late last week with symptoms of heat exhaustion and severe dehydration as temperatures in the Washington area approached 100 degrees.He was initially expected to remain hospitalized for only a few days, but has since developed conditions that doctors are describing as “serious.”Mr. Byrd’s absence could pose a challenge to Senate Democrats as they try to pass the financial overhaul bill and win other procedural battles in the week before the Independence Day recess. With the midterm elections on the horizon, Washington is polarized and Democrats will need every vote they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 I think he's been Ferris Buehler for years!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Well, I hope he doesn't suffer. And, that's all I'm going to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollyannaish Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Best to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceRimmer Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Best to his family. Ditto. If it is his time, I hope he has family and friends with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Dear Senator Byrd Given your advanced age, we don't feel that it would be a prudent use of resources to provide you the medicines and therapy to help you to recover. Good Luck Health Care Czar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argyle58 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJim Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Think the nurses will have a hard time getting sheets to change his wardrobe ...err I mean his bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestVirginiaRebel Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Fox News:Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who holds the record as the longest-serving member of Congress, is seriously ill in a Washington-area hospital. The West Virginia Democrat's office says the 92-year-old lawmaker has been in the hospital since late last week. At first he was believed to be suffering from heat exhaustion and severe dehydration. But his office says in a statement doctors have examined Byrd and other medical conditions have developed. His condition is described as serious. The statement does not name the hospital. In November, Byrd broke the record for congressional service that had been set by Democrat Carl Hayden of Arizona, who served in the House and Senate from 1912 to 1969. Byrd began his career in Washington in 1952 with his election to the House. His elevation to the Senate came six years later. Byrd has been in frail health in recent years and was hospitalized three times in 2009. He has been confined to a wheelchair, but was present and voted "yes" for final Senate passage of the health care reform bill in March. Byrd has been the longest-serving senator since June 2006 and was elected to an unprecedented ninth term in November 2006. His colleagues have elected him to more leadership positions than any senator in history. He has cast more than 18,000 votes and has a nearly 98 percent attendance record over the course of his career. His wife, Erma, died in 2006.________As much as I can't stand his politics, I hope he pulls through. But at his age, I'm afraid I fear the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Well said, Argyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 New thread now on his death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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