Bush Speechwriter Undergoes Angioplasty
From Times Wire Reports
President Bush’s chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson, had angioplasty to open two partly blocked coronary arteries after suffering chest pains, the White House said.
“Mike is resting comfortably and is in good spirits,” White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. “He underwent successful angioplasty and received two coronary stents to reopen partially blocked vessels.”
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