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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s disclosure that he is suffering from a "mood disorder" still leaves many questions about his secretive medical leave and whether the Illinois congressman has satisfied mounting calls to be more open about his monthlong absence.
Just hours after Democratic leaders in Congress ratcheted up pressure on Jackson to reveal more information, his office released a brief statement from his doctor on Wednesday saying the Chicago Democrat was receiving "intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder." But it offered no details about Jackson's whereabouts or even the name of the doctor, citing federal privacy laws. Several experts said that based on the doctor's use of the term "mood disorder," they believed Jackson might be suffering from depression. But the statement did not elaborate on his condition and rejected claims that the 47-year-old congressman was being treated for "alcohol or substance abuse." "He is responding positively to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery," the statement said. His spokesman declined to elaborate. Jackson's father, who appeared agitated by reporters' questions Thursday, asked for privacy. "He needs and deserves privacy," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said on his way to an unrelated Chicago event, "and the media and all the interests should give us, the family, space for his restoration. That is not too much to ask." Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman, said Jackson would know the right time to fully update the public with more information and urged patience. He also took the opportunity to take a jab at lawmakers. "I know a lot of people are saying, 'When is he going to get back to work? He should get back to work.' Why would he go back to work to a Congress that does no work?" Emanuel said at an unrelated event Thursday. "Why rush? Take care of your health. Guess what? Congress is going to be there." When Jackson's medical leave was first announced — two weeks after it began on June 10 — his office said he was being treated for exhaustion. Last week his staff said his condition was worse than previously thought and required inpatient treatment, saying Jackson had been privately battling emotional problems. The office has remained mum on details. The timing of the leave has invited scrutiny, coming as Jackson faces an ethics investigation in the U.S. House connected to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Days before Jackson's office announced his leave, a fundraiser and family friend also involved in the probe was arrested and charged with unrelated medical fraud charges.  Rut Row.
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Shades of Tom Eagleton.
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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s disclosure that he is suffering from a "mood disorder" still leaves many questions about his secretive medical leave and whether the Illinois congressman has satisfied mounting calls to be more open about his monthlong absence.
Just hours after Democratic leaders in Congress ratcheted up pressure on Jackson to reveal more information, his office released a brief statement from his doctor on Wednesday saying the Chicago Democrat was receiving "intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder." But it offered no details about Jackson's whereabouts or even the name of the doctor, citing federal privacy laws. Several experts said that based on the doctor's use of the term "mood disorder," they believed Jackson might be suffering from depression. But the statement did not elaborate on his condition and rejected claims that the 47-year-old congressman was being treated for "alcohol or substance abuse." "He is responding positively to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery," the statement said. His spokesman declined to elaborate. Jackson's father, who appeared agitated by reporters' questions Thursday, asked for privacy. "He needs and deserves privacy," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said on his way to an unrelated Chicago event, "and the media and all the interests should give us, the family, space for his restoration. That is not too much to ask." Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman, said Jackson would know the right time to fully update the public with more information and urged patience. He also took the opportunity to take a jab at lawmakers. "I know a lot of people are saying, 'When is he going to get back to work? He should get back to work.' Why would he go back to work to a Congress that does no work?" Emanuel said at an unrelated event Thursday. "Why rush? Take care of your health. Guess what? Congress is going to be there." When Jackson's medical leave was first announced — two weeks after it began on June 10 — his office said he was being treated for exhaustion. Last week his staff said his condition was worse than previously thought and required inpatient treatment, saying Jackson had been privately battling emotional problems. The office has remained mum on details. The timing of the leave has invited scrutiny, coming as Jackson faces an ethics investigation in the U.S. House connected to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Days before Jackson's office announced his leave, a fundraiser and family friend also involved in the probe was arrested and charged with unrelated medical fraud charges. Rut Row.
http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1423378-congressmans-mood-disorder-raising-questions.html#.7518-stage-subhero1-1  
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Leigh2154
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Sat 07/14/12 06:49 AM
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Shades of Tom Eagleton. I'm not feeling the Eagleton connection because......................... I'm feeling corruption, dangerous liaison(s), and cowardice !! And to you Reverend Jackson, worshiper of celebrity status  ...Your son is a PUBLIC official, his responsibility is to the PUBLIC...What medical necessity could preclude a formal statement to his employer, the PUBLIC?...First we are told it's exhaustion, then the effects of battling long term emotionsl issues, and finally a mood disorder...Inconsistent, vague, and timing for his illness nothing short of perfection...I call the possibility of CORRUPTION charges and cowardice as the root cause of Jackson's "illness"....and maybe some drugs and alcohol thrown in for flavor....
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Edited by
alleoops
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Sat 07/14/12 09:18 AM
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Corruption? What investigation? Cocaine is a helluva drug- Rick James |
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Perhaps they are replacing him with a clone or body double.
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Shades of Tom Eagleton. I'm not feeling the Eagleton connection because......................... I'm feeling corruption, dangerous liaison(s), and cowardice !! And to you Reverend Jackson, worshiper of celebrity status ...Your son is a PUBLIC official, his responsibility is to the PUBLIC...What medical necessity could preclude a formal statement to his employer, the PUBLIC?...First we are told it's exhaustion, then the effects of battling long term emotionsl issues, and finally a mood disorder...Inconsistent, vague, and timing for his illness nothing short of perfection...I call the possibility of CORRUPTION charges and cowardice as the root cause of Jackson's "illness"....and maybe some drugs and alcohol thrown in for flavor....
Everyone's responsibility is to themselves and their family first. Everything else comes after that. Your "feeling" is nothing but suspicion, based on what, I can't imagine. Even public officials deserve the benefit of the doubt. |
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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s disclosure that he is suffering from a "mood disorder" still leaves many questions about his secretive medical leave and whether the Illinois congressman has satisfied mounting calls to be more open about his monthlong absence.
Just hours after Democratic leaders in Congress ratcheted up pressure on Jackson to reveal more information, his office released a brief statement from his doctor on Wednesday saying the Chicago Democrat was receiving "intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder." But it offered no details about Jackson's whereabouts or even the name of the doctor, citing federal privacy laws. Several experts said that based on the doctor's use of the term "mood disorder," they believed Jackson might be suffering from depression. But the statement did not elaborate on his condition and rejected claims that the 47-year-old congressman was being treated for "alcohol or substance abuse." "He is responding positively to treatment and is expected to make a full recovery," the statement said. His spokesman declined to elaborate. Jackson's father, who appeared agitated by reporters' questions Thursday, asked for privacy. "He needs and deserves privacy," the Rev. Jesse Jackson said on his way to an unrelated Chicago event, "and the media and all the interests should give us, the family, space for his restoration. That is not too much to ask." Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a former congressman, said Jackson would know the right time to fully update the public with more information and urged patience. He also took the opportunity to take a jab at lawmakers. "I know a lot of people are saying, 'When is he going to get back to work? He should get back to work.' Why would he go back to work to a Congress that does no work?" Emanuel said at an unrelated event Thursday. "Why rush? Take care of your health. Guess what? Congress is going to be there." When Jackson's medical leave was first announced — two weeks after it began on June 10 — his office said he was being treated for exhaustion. Last week his staff said his condition was worse than previously thought and required inpatient treatment, saying Jackson had been privately battling emotional problems. The office has remained mum on details. The timing of the leave has invited scrutiny, coming as Jackson faces an ethics investigation in the U.S. House connected to imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Days before Jackson's office announced his leave, a fundraiser and family friend also involved in the probe was arrested and charged with unrelated medical fraud charges. Rut Row.
http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1423378-congressmans-mood-disorder-raising-questions.html#.7518-stage-subhero1-1
Yea, keeping up with all those lies and worring about going to prison for the crimes he has committed can be exhausting! |
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Edited by
Leigh2154
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Mon 07/16/12 04:44 AM
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Shades of Tom Eagleton. I'm not feeling the Eagleton connection because......................... I'm feeling corruption, dangerous liaison(s), and cowardice !! And to you Reverend Jackson, worshiper of celebrity status ...Your son is a PUBLIC official, his responsibility is to the PUBLIC...What medical necessity could preclude a formal statement to his employer, the PUBLIC?...First we are told it's exhaustion, then the effects of battling long term emotionsl issues, and finally a mood disorder...Inconsistent, vague, and timing for his illness nothing short of perfection...I call the possibility of CORRUPTION charges and cowardice as the root cause of Jackson's "illness"....and maybe some drugs and alcohol thrown in for flavor....
Everyone's responsibility is to themselves and their family first. Everything else comes after that. Your "feeling" is nothing but suspicion, based on what, I can't imagine. Even public officials deserve the benefit of the doubt. Only problem with your statement is that I am not a suspicious natured person Bravelady...I'm a realist...And how does disclosing his problem to his empolyer undermine his responsibility to himself or his family?...If it is drug related or a mental disorder, he needs to step down...If it's corruption, he needs to be FIRED and JAILED...In that order...
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