Dem Rep. Steny Hoyer Suffers “Mild Ischemic Stroke”

CNN reports:

Maryland Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer suffered a “mild ischemic stroke” over the weekend and is responding well to treatment, his office said.

Hoyer has no lingering symptoms and is expected to return to his normal schedule next week, his office said in a statement Tuesday. The House is in its August recess and not in session.

Hoyer, who is 85, stepped back from leadership at the end of the last Congress after serving as the Democratic majority leader. He continues to represent Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

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BREAKING NEWS: Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer has “no lingering symptoms” after a stroke Sunday night. This story is developing. https://t.co/NqHgQ2gquX

— WTOP (@WTOP) August 13, 2024