Top Democrat Steny Hoyer, 85, suffers a stroke
Daily MailA longtime Maryland Democrat and one of the longest-serving members in Congress survived a stroke over the weekend his team announced Tuesday. Rep. Steny Hoyer, 85, who has represented Maryland in Congress since first being elected in 1981, suffered an ischemic stroke on Sunday. 'On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment,' Hoyer spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin wrote in a statement. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., has served in Congress for over 40 years since 1981 'Mr. Hoyer suffered a stroke on Sunday and his team released a statement Tuesday indicating he is on the mend Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., 54, similarly suffered a stroke in 2022 After his stroke, Fetterman has relied on transcription tools on his phone and other devices to help him keep up in conversations as he has suffered lingering audio-visual impairment from the tragedy His stroke forced the Democrat to rely on audio-visual transcription aides while dealing with other lawmakers, press and more.
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