U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans recovering from minor stroke
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia is recovering from a minor stroke and plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.
Key Points
- Evans received the diagnosis for a minor stroke this week
- He didn't realize what had happened for a few days
- Evans wants to help educate people and remove the stigma that sometimes accompanies strokes
Pros
- Evans plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks
- The stroke won't affect his long-term ability to serve in Congress
Cons
- Evans is having difficulty with one of his legs that will impact his walking for some time