Former Sen. Arlen Specter Hospitalized
Former Senator Arlen Specter is battling cancer again. Despite having been through more than his fair share of serious health issues, he remains optimistic.
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Former Senator Arlen Specter is battling cancer again. Despite having been through more than his fair share of serious health issues, he remains optimistic.
Former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter is in the hospital with what's being called a "serious illness." Specter's family and friends confirm to the Philadelphia Daily News that he's in the hospital but aren't elaborating on the illness.
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