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Rep. Donald Norcross Hospitalized Following Gallbladder Emergency

The New Jersey congressman is stable and receiving care in North Carolina, as Democrats face challenges securing attendance for a critical budget vote.

  • Rep. Donald Norcross was hospitalized on Sunday in North Carolina after experiencing a gallbladder-related medical emergency.
  • His office confirmed he is in stable condition at UNC Rex Hospital and is receiving exceptional care.
  • Plans are in place to transfer Norcross to Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey once he is medically cleared to fly.
  • The hospitalization raises concerns for House Democrats, who are preparing for a closely contested budget reconciliation vote on Wednesday.
  • The Democratic caucus faces additional pressure due to recent vacancies, leaving the House balance at 220 Republicans to 213 Democrats.
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