One of the House Democratic Party’s most senior members suffered a stroke on Sunday. Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the 85-year-old former House majority leader, reportedly experienced “mild” symptoms from the stroke. A spokesperson for the congressman claimed the representative will be back at work as soon as next week. “On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment,” Margaret Mulkerrin, a spokeswoman said, according to The Hill. “Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal …
