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Bernie Sanders Hospitalized, Campaign Events Cancelled ‘Until Further Notice’

Eric Quintanar
Bernie Sanders Hospitalized, Campaign Events Cancelled ‘Until Further Notice’
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has been hospitalized in Nevada after suffering from “chest discomfort” and his campaign has canceled the senator’s events and appearances “until further notice,” according to a statement released by Sanders campaign advisor Jeff Weaver. 

“During a campaign event yesterday evening, Sen. Sanders experienced some chest discomfort. Following medical evaluation and testing he was found to have a blockage in one artery and two stents were successfully inserted,” said Weaver, reports ABC news. “Sen. Sanders is conversing and in good spirits. He will be resting up over the next few days.”

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