Democratic Senator Admitted to Hospital: What We Know
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Democratic U.S. Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota was admitted to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after feeling unwell and being evaluated by a Capitol physician.
Smith's staff posted on X around 5:30 p.m. ET, "A Note from Senator Smith's Staff: While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well. She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital. Out of an abundance of caution, they are keeping her overnight for observation. She expects to be back at work very soon."
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