July 10, 2009 2:44 PM

Bob Dole Hospitalized

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(CBS/The Early Show)

Former Sen. Bob Dole has been hospitalized for the past week, the Associated Press reports.

The former Republican presidential candidate and Senate Majority Leader checked into the hospital after experiencing an elevated heart rate, but he stayed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center so surgeons could operate on open sores on his left leg. He will receive a skin graft on Monday. Dole's heart is doing fine, his law firm Alston & Bird told the AP.

Dole, 85, reportedly said he hopes to leave the hospital in time for his birthday on July 22.

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by babooph July 11, 2009 3:10 AM EDT: Has anyone notified Elizabeth ?; Reply to this comment


by excoachken July 10, 2009 10:46 PM EDT: Even though I never voted for the man, he is a true American hero. In May, while i was acting as a Guardian for a WW II Honor Flight trip, he posed with any and all for pictures at the WW II monument in D.C. He did not look well but showed character and stamina that can only be admired. Best wishes.; Reply to this comment


by proudmilvet July 10, 2009 7:22 PM EDT: Dear Senator Dole: You are a National Treasure Sir, just like every other World War II Veteran. May God Bless you Sir & may you have a most speedy recovery!! Love, Tom. A Vietnam Veteran; Reply to this comment


by Questionews July 10, 2009 5:13 PM EDT: It says right on the Viagra bottles to see a Doctor if you stand at attention for more than four hours. Maybe Liz wouldn't let him leave the house?; Reply to this comment


by sddemocrat July 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT: Happy birthday on July 22.; Reply to this comment


by platteman July 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT: God Bless you Bob Dole. You are a true hero and patriot!!!!; Reply to this comment


by sddemocrat July 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT: Best wishes for a speedy recovery.; Reply to this comment

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