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Kirk Continues Recovery

US Sen Mark Kirk (R,IL)
US Sen Mark Kirk (R,IL)

Senator Mark Kirk's office on Monday received a call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wishing him a speedy recovery from his recent strokeThe Illinois Republican was pushing for harsh penalties against Iran to deter its alleged pursuit of a nuclear weapon before he suffered a stroke in January.

Kirk started walking exercises on a treadmill last month as part of his recovery.

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