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Sen. Byrd Hospitalized With 'Minor Infection'

91-year-old 'responding well' to antibiotics

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(Newser) – Sen. Robert Byrd, at 91 the Senate's oldest and longest-serving member, has been hospitalized with a temperature spike reportedly caused by a “minor infection,” his office said today. “He is being treated with antibiotics, responding well, and is expected to be released from the hospital in a few days." Byrd headed to the hospital as a “precautionary measure” late Friday, Politico reports.

In this April 30, 2008, file photo Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Robert Byrd., D-W.Va., bangs the gavel on Capitol Hill in Washington prior to a joint meeting of Congress.
In this April 30, 2008, file photo Senate President Pro Tem Sen. Robert Byrd., D-W.Va., bangs the gavel on Capitol Hill in Washington prior to a joint meeting of Congress.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-WVa, waves as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-WVa, waves as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.   (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
In this June 18,2008 file photo, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.
In this June 18,2008 file photo, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.   (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
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Robert_Dada
May 18, 09 1:25 PM CDT
I'm no fan of the senator but doesn't the conservative/christian teachings state that if a person renounces sin later in life, then they are guaranteed salvation in the kingdom of heaven? Yes, I realize that is total BS, but you guys tend to believe it. Or does that only apply to conservatives who repent? That would stand to reason since the majority of conservatives appear to be hypocrites.
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tameesha_sharpton
May 18, 09 12:34 PM CDT
this guy hasn't had a lucid thought in 25 years !! how does he get re-elected ? Reply
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United_States_of_Entertainment
May 19, 09 2:45 AM CDT
After my great grandfather died the family found his purple and gold robe under the bed. My grandmother (his daughter) said it was the most beautiful robe and was pumped when he finally let her wear it for halloween. she said he was perfect. True story. LOL Reply
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