AG Mukasey Collapses, Regains Consciousness Later

Doctors plan to keep Mukasey at the hospital until at least Friday morning.

By: Associated Press | News Channel 7
Published: November 21, 2008

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By MATT APUZZO and LARA JAKES JORDAN
Associated Press Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department says Attorney General Michael Mukasey is "conscious, conversant and alert" after
collapsing during a speech in Washington.
Spokesman Peter Carr said in a statement that the attorney general's vital statistics are strong and he is in good spirits. But the nation's top law enforcement official will spend the Thursday night in George Washington University Hospital for observation.
Mukasey had loss consciousness during the speech. Carr says Mukasey is getting excellent care and appreciates all
of the good wishes and prayers he has received.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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