Politics & Government
Sheila Hixson Taken to Hospital from Statehouse: Reports
The delegate from Silver Spring has reportedly complained of a rapid heartbeat in recent weeks while at the state legislature.
Delegate Sheila Hixson of Silver Spring was taken to a hospital Thursday afternoon after the legislative session wrapped for the day, reports said.
Several lawmakers told The Washington Post that Hixson, 83, has complained of a rapid heartbeat during the session.
Senate President Thomas Mike V. Miller Jr. said on the Senate floor Thursday that Hixson had been taken to the hospital.
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Hixson, a Democrat, has served as a member of the House of Delegates since 1976 and is chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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