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Rep. Reichert treated for brain injury in D.C.

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Friday, March 26, 2010  Last updated 9:32 a.m.
By MEGAN MANAGAN
MERCER ISLAND REPORTER 		 

Washington Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA, 8th District), who has an office
on Mercer Island, was treated in Washington, D.C. for a subdural hematoma, the
collection of blood on the surface of the brain.

According to reports, Reichert was admitted to George Washington University Hospital
Wednesday after not feeling well.

In a news release from his office, it says doctors performed a procedure to address a
"chronic subdural hematoma that was likely the result of a minor head injury.

The procedure was successful, and he is expected to make a full and complete recovery".

Because of his hospitalization Reichert will miss the House vote on the health care bill, but his staff has said he will submit, for the record, a reiteration of his vote against the bill.

This article was originally published in the Mercer Island Reporter on March 25,
2010.
 		  

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