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underwent an angioplasty procedure at the Mayo Clinic yesterday to reduce a blockage in his coronary arteries. Ford was fitted for a pacemaker on Monday. Gerald Ford is getting up there in years - he’s 93 years old. More at CNN.

Aug 25, 2006 at 3:36 PM | No Comments »

Pardon Me?

Yes, that’s right. Former President Gerald Ford has been admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for tests.

As you may know, Gerald Ford is extremely old.

Hang in there, old buddy.

Few details exist at this point regarding Mr. Ford’s condition, but you can check out a short blurb here.

Aug 16, 2006 by Matthew in Gerald Ford, Mayo Clinic, Old
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Back On The Wagon

Rep. Patrick Kennedy is out of rehab and feeling good.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Patrick Kennedy has ended nearly a month of treatment for addiction to prescription pain drugs and had an appearance scheduled Monday in his home state of Rhode Island.

Kennedy left the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. on Friday.

“The congressman was discharged after completing his treatment at the Mayo Clinic,” said Kennedy chief of staff Sean Richardson. “He’s feeling great and he’s looking forward to getting back to work.”