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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is in the hospital after having a stroke, his office says

Summary

Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke on Saturday, his office said Sunday. He is awake, alert, responding well to treatment at Johns Hopkins, and doctors are optimistic about his recovery.

Key Facts

  • Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm while attending his son's hockey game.
  • He was taken to a local hospital, where doctors diagnosed a stroke, and then transferred to Johns Hopkins for monitoring.
  • Murphy's chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and is awake and alert.
  • Murphy, 53, was elected to the House in 2006 and the Senate in 2012.
  • He serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee and is a prominent voice on immigration and gun policy.
  • Murphy has recently campaigned for Democratic candidates, including Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
  • Sen. John Fetterman and several other senators offered Murphy and his family support and well-wishes.
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