Attorney General Eric Holder hospitalized, resting in good condition

Attorney General Eric Holder hospitalized, resting in good condition

Attorney General Eric Holder was hospitalized Thursday morning after feeling faint and short of breath during a staff meeting.

"As a precaution, the Attorney General was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to undergo further evaluation," DOJ spokesman Brian Fallon said in a statement. "He is currently resting comfortably and in good condition. He is alert and conversing with his doctors."

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.