Rep. Moakley Remains in Grave Condition
Rep. John Joseph Moakley was in grave condition, comforted by family and friends at the hospital where he has spent nearly a week.
The 74-year-old Massachusetts Democrat has incurable leukemia.
He has been at Bethesda Naval Hospital since May 21, when he was admitted for a routine blood transfusion that typically lasts a day or two.
Moakley announced Feb. 12 that he had an incurable form of leukemia and would not run for a 16th term. He has had several health problems over the years, including a liver transplant, removal of most of his kidneys and a right hip replacement.
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