Senator Johnson expected to return in September

[Maddy McCall]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., absent from the Senate since suffering a brain hemorrhage late last year, is likely to return in September, if not earlier, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Thursday.

Reid, D-Nev., said Johnson undergoes physical and speech therapy five days a week and has recovered 90 percent of his speech, although his right side remains weak.

"He and his family and the doctors are trying to decide whether he will come back in September or July, but he's really doing quite well," Reid said.

Johnson's office has closely guarded the details of the senator's illness and recovery.

Julianne Fisher, Johnson's spokeswoman, said no deadline has been set for the senator's return. "We are letting his doctors take the lead. He's getting stronger and stronger every day, but we don't have a definitive date," she said.



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[maddezmom]

1. good news

:)

[oldgrowth]

2. Thats so good to hear!!

[SeattleGirl]

3. Glad to hear this! n/t

[NastyRiffraff]

4. Wonderful news!

I understand he and his doctor aren't setting a definite date. He needs to get well, and be strong. Prayers for him and his family.

[sabra]

5. k & r