Sen Tim Johnson of South Dakota, who had a brain hemorrhage last year, will run for re-election to the US Senate. He uses a power chair and continues therapy to walk on crutches. This NY Times article discusses progress he's made with his speech difficulties as well as his thoughts about running for re-election and continuing to serve with the necessary accommodations.
"Almost a year later, Johnson says he is thankful. He plans to spend Dec. 13 as a quiet day with his wife, though he may have votes in the Senate. The day before, he will speak to reporters on his first conference call since the one on which he fell ill.
"My speech is not 100% but the doctors say I will get there. ... I'm frustrated by the fact that I can't get around as much but that too is improving," Johnson says. "I am thanking God for the result and I'm determined to make this a second chance at life."-via NY Times
"My speech is not 100% but the doctors say I will get there. ... I'm frustrated by the fact that I can't get around as much but that too is improving," Johnson says. "I am thanking God for the result and I'm determined to make this a second chance at life."-via NY Times
[visual description: Sen. Johnson is shown on the right in his power chair next to his colleague Sen. Robert Menendez.]
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