Rep. John Murtha hospitalized in intensive care

[Ghost in the Machine]

Rep. John Murtha hospitalized in intensive care
Posted: Feb 02, 2010 9:20 PM EST
Updated: Feb 02, 2010 9:20 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. John Murtha has been hospitalized in intensive care stemming from complications related to gallbladder surgery.

Spokesman Matt Mazonkey says the 77-year-old Pennsylvania congressman underwent scheduled surgery last week and is currently at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington.

Murtha was also hospitalized in December with gallbladder problems.

The 19-term Democrat was the first Vietnam veteran to serve in Congress. He leads the powerful House Appropriations subcommittee on defense spending.

http://www.wrcbtv.com/global/story.asp?s=11923114

[Bluerthanblue]

1. oh dear, this is not good..

hope he comes through this ok.

:grouphug:

[napi21]

2. I wish Murtha well. Most of the time I really like him, but

there certainly are some times I'd like to kick him in the B....

I hope he gets well, but if age & fate sould take it's course, at least we have a Dem. Governor!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Major vibes to him!

We need his strong, sensible voice.

[virgogal]

4. Uh oh. He's 77,Ted K was 77,Robert Parker was 77,I am 77. Old age

is a bitch.

I wish the man well.

[malaise]

5. And my former co-worker will be 77 tomorrow

if he makes it, since he's in intensive care at Georgetown U in DC after a massive heart attack. cry:

[murphyj87]

6. You've lived ....

The average age for an American female (77) while Canadian females live to an average age of 81. Average age for an American male is 73 while the average age for a Canadian male is 76. Canadian universal single payer health care pays dividends in longer lives. American insurance-run and rationed health care shortens lives.

[gateley]

7. I heard this this morning, and forgot to post it! So sad! nt

[Ghost in the Machine]

8. kick.. anyone heard any updates? I haven't found anything else online yet