Nevada congressman hospitalized after minor heart attack

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Freshman Rep. Cresent Hardy (R-Nev.), age 59, was hospitalized Monday night after suffering a minor heart attack.

{mosads}Hardy’s communications director, Larry Farnsworth, issued a statement saying Hardy will make a “full and speedy recovery” and that he’s expected to return to Washington next week when Congress returns after the summer recess.

“Congressman Hardy was recently hospitalized for a minor heart attack and has undergone a routine medical procedure,” Farnsworth said, according to Nevada veteran journalist Jon Ralston. “Out of an abundance of caution, doctors are continuing to observe him while he makes a full and speedy recovery.”

“We expect the Congressman to return to a full schedule later this week and is expected to be in Washington next week for votes when Congress returns from the August district work period.”

Hardy, who represents a Democratic-leaning district, faces a tough reelection battle against Nevada state Sen. Ruben Kihuen (D).

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