US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio dies from aneurysm

[Psycho4Bud]

Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, was hospitalized Wednesday after suffering an aneurysm, her spokeswoman said.

Tubbs Jones, 58, had the aneurysm while driving her car in Cleveland Heights on Tuesday, spokeswoman Nicole Williams said. The congresswoman's condition has been stabilized at a hospital in East Cleveland, she said.

Further details on Tubbs Jones' condition weren't immediately available.

The congresswoman had been driving erratically and her vehicle crossed from the northbound lanes across the southbound lanes, according to a statement from police.

An officer pulled a cruiser across the roadway to warn oncoming traffic. The officer reached her vehicle and found Tubbs Jones in medical distress, the statement said.

"She's a great lady and we've done so much together," said U.S. Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio. "I hope she's going to be OK. ... I hope the good Lord sees her through this."

First elected in 1998, Tubbs Jones was one of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's biggest boosters during the primaries. She backed Barack Obama in June and is a superdelegate at next week's Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Tubbs Jones, who represents the heavily Democratic 11th District, chairs the ethics committee in the House. She was also the first black woman to serve on the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
The Associated Press: US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio suffers aneurysm

They just announced her death on the news. Whether or not you were a fan of hers, lets all show some respect.

Have a good one!:s4:

Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on 08-20-2008. US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio dies from aneurysm Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, was hospitalized Wednesday after suffering an aneurysm, her spokeswoman said. Tubbs Jones, 58, had the aneurysm while driving her car in Cleveland Heights on Tuesday, spokeswoman Nicole Williams said. The congresswoman's condition has been stabilized at a hospital in East Cleveland, she said. Further details on Tubbs Jones' condition weren't immediately available. The congresswoman had been Rating: 5

[Psycho4Bud]

Now they're stating that she's in critical condition with limited brain function. Best of wishes to her and her family.

Have a good one!:s4:

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Athlough I may have disagreed with her views on things, i wish her family the best of luck, 58 is just too young to die.:stoned: RIP tubbs

[painretreat]

This is very sad, for anyone. Barely alive! It has been a stressful year for those superdelegates, at the very least.

More reason for mmj. Relieve stress! When will they wake up!

She is too young for this!

Is there an update?

[Psycho4Bud]

Ohio Congresswoman Tubbs Jones Dies at 58 - washingtonpost.com

She passed on. Once again, best wishes to her family.

Have a good one!:s4:

[painretreat]

Thank you for keeping this updated!

Sadly, the family and she had all the anquish of this ordeal, this is very sad. I am sure she is much better off, under the circumstances. Very very sad pr