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Congressman collapses in House cloakroom
The Hill ^ | 01/11/2017 | Scott Wong

Posted on 01/11/2017 5:26:24 PM PST by LouieFisk

Newly sworn-in Rep. John Rutherford (R-Fla.) suffered an apparent heart attack and collapsed during a vote series in the House, GOP lawmakers said Wednesday night.

His immediate condition was unknown, but lawmakers said paramedics were "working on him" in the Republican cloakroom.

Minutes later, he was wheeled out of the House chamber on a stretcher to a nearby elevator and taken to the hospital. He appeared to be receiving oxygen through a mask. GOP lawmakers emerged from the vote a short time later, saying Rutherford had been "stabilized."

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1 posted on 01/11/2017 5:26:24 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: LouieFisk

Sorry that happens to anyone.


2 posted on 01/11/2017 5:27:51 PM PST by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers sent.


3 posted on 01/11/2017 5:28:25 PM PST by pax_et_bonum (Never Forget the Seals of Extortion 17 - and God Bless America)
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers up.


4 posted on 01/11/2017 5:28:39 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers!


5 posted on 01/11/2017 5:28:43 PM PST by Anti-Bubba182
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers for his speedy and complete recovery


6 posted on 01/11/2017 5:35:45 PM PST by McGavin999
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To: LouieFisk

Fellow in pretty good shape. Longtime LEO as well.

7 posted on 01/11/2017 5:39:01 PM PST by Fightin Whitey
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To: LouieFisk

Started off as a cop in 1974. He is a freshman Congressman. Only 64 - hope he recovers.


8 posted on 01/11/2017 5:39:50 PM PST by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts It is happening again.)
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To: 21twelve

Yes, he was just sworn into office. Should be a time of new beginnings.


9 posted on 01/11/2017 5:48:47 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers going to God the Father in Jesus name for healing for this public servant.


10 posted on 01/11/2017 5:50:40 PM PST by txrefugee
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To: txrefugee

Amen


11 posted on 01/11/2017 5:51:42 PM PST by combat_boots (God bless Israel and all who protect and defend her! And please, God, bless the USA again.)
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To: txrefugee

In agreement with your prayers. By JESUS’ stripes we were healed. Amen.


12 posted on 01/11/2017 5:56:50 PM PST by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
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To: txrefugee

Amen


13 posted on 01/11/2017 5:59:01 PM PST by Phillyred
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To: LouieFisk

****GOP lawmakers emerged from the vote a short time later, saying Rutherford had been “stabilized.”***

And the DEMs hoping “Neutralized”.


14 posted on 01/11/2017 7:41:31 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: LouieFisk

Prayers for his health and healing.


15 posted on 01/11/2017 9:25:04 PM PST by fieldmarshaldj (Je Suis Pepe)
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