Howard Baker in Hospital; Suffers From Diverticulitis
United Press International
WASHINGTON —
White House Chief of Staff Howard H. Baker Jr. checked into Georgetown University Hospital on Tuesday suffering from diverticulitis, a White House spokesman said. Baker reported feeling ill during the day and was advised to check into the hospital for tests. Diverticulitis is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the colon wall.
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