Stephanie Tubb-Jones in critical condition
August 20th, 2008 | by Dusty |
Stephanie Tubb-Jones
From MSNBC:
Doctors said Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones is in “critical condition,” despite reports from a Cleveland newspaper that the Democrat died after suffering a brain aneurysm.
Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones is being treated in a Cleveland hospital after suffering a brain aneurysm, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The newspaper reported earlier Wednesday that Tubbs Jones had died.
Ms. Tubb-Jones was the first black woman to represent Ohio, first elected in 1998. She was also the first black woman to serve on the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
Update: Ms. Tubbs-Jones passed away at 6pm this evening. 
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5 Responses to “Stephanie Tubb-Jones in critical condition”
By rube cretin on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
I’ve lost a couple of friends and a 44 year old brother in law to a brain aneurysm. More than likely she is on life support. It’s tough to pull the plug. She is a great warrior and will be sorely missed if the situation is as critical as i fear.
By rube cretin on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
She is gone. now being reported on cnn.
By Dusty on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
Yeah I just saw it. Thank Rube
By rube cretin on Aug 20, 2008 | Reply
Dusty,
“Shake my left hand, man, it’s closer to my heart.” - Jimi Hendrix
By RainBro on Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
She was a good one. What a sense of humor too. RIP MS Tubb-Jones.
Peace,
=RD=