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Cheney admitted to hospital

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing discomfort, the latest health scare for the 69-year-old Republican leader who has a long history of heart disease.

Sat, 26 Jun, 2010 - 09:44

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing discomfort, the latest health scare for the 69-year-old Republican leader who has a long history of heart disease.

Mr Cheney was expected to remain at George Washington University Hospital over the weekend, said spokesman Peter Long.

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