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'Look Forward To A Full And Speedy Recovery': Rep. Ken Buck Recovering

GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4)- Rep. Ken Buck is recovering after being rushed to the hospital for chest pains. The Republican representing Colorado was hospitalized after congressional baseball practice on Wednesday.

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Rep. Ken Buck (R) Colorado (credit: CBS)

On Thursday Buck tweeted, "For 25 years as a prosecutor people told me I had no heart. Yesterday I proved them wrong! I'm truly thankful for everyone's thoughts and prayers and look forward to a full and speedy recovery."

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Buck is a Republican from Windsor, first elected to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District in 2015. He was previously the district attorney for Weld County.

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