House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer admitted to hospital

Maryland Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip, was admitted to a Washington hospital Tuesday for pneumonia, The Sun of Baltimore reported Wednesday.

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Hoyer, D-Md., was admitted to George Washington University Hospital, spokeswoman Katie Grant said in an emailed statement.

Hoyer, 79, is resting comfortably, Grant said, adding that the congressman is expected to make a quick, full recovery, CNN reported.

"He looks forward to being back at work very soon," Grant said in the statement.

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