Congressman-Elect Hospitalized in DC
New York Congressman-elect Tom Reed is resting comfortably in a Washington area hospital after taking ill last night, according to a news release sent by his office.
Reed’s wife Jean called for help after he awoke in the middle of the night feeling ill and short of breath. He was taken to a nearby hospital from the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, where he is staying in connection with orientation for freshman members of Congress. The Congressman-elect has been diagnosed with some blood clotting in his lungs and is receiving the appropriate treatment.
Reed has no prior history with blood clots, and hopes to be released from the hospital in the next day or two to be officially sworn in. His district includes Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
Reed is a former mayor of Corning who won both a special election to fill the unexpired term of Eric Massa, and a regular election for a full two-year term.
Massa resigned in March amid allegations that he sexually harassed male staff members.
Reed’s wife Jean called for help after he awoke in the middle of the night feeling ill and short of breath. He was taken to a nearby hospital from the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, where he is staying in connection with orientation for freshman members of Congress. The Congressman-elect has been diagnosed with some blood clotting in his lungs and is receiving the appropriate treatment.
Reed has no prior history with blood clots, and hopes to be released from the hospital in the next day or two to be officially sworn in. His district includes Cattaraugus and Allegany counties.
Reed is a former mayor of Corning who won both a special election to fill the unexpired term of Eric Massa, and a regular election for a full two-year term.
Massa resigned in March amid allegations that he sexually harassed male staff members.
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