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Sen. Byrd released from hospital

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Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) (L) greets Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) outside the U.S. Capitol building, as staff members gather on the steps while the hearse carrying the remains of Senator Edward Kennedy is stopped, in Washington on August 29, 2009. Senator Kennedy, who passed away August 25 at the age of 77, will be buried today at Arlington National Cemetery. UPI/Alexis C. Glenn 
Published: Sept. 24, 2009 at 2:30 PM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., was released from a Washington-area hospital Thursday where he was admitted after falling in his home, his office said.

Byrd, 91, the longest-serving senator in U.S. history, was treated with antibiotics after exhibiting early signs of an infection and will continue his convalescence at his home in northern Virginia, CQ Politics reported.

The senior senator from West Virginia said he was "looking forward to engaging in the upcoming debate and votes on healthcare reform -- one of the most critical issues facing this Congress," his office said.

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