Sen. Thurmond in Hospital for Tests
From Times Wire Reports
Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) has been admitted to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington for tests and observation after complaining of feeling weak. Thurmond, 96, the oldest senator ever, was admitted Saturday night, his press secretary, John DeCrosta, said. DeCrosta said doctors expected the senator to be released this afternoon.
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