Senator Kevin Cramer says he suffered "serious" hand injury that could require finger amputation
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Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has suffered a serious hand injury that could require the amputation of part of a finger on his right hand, the senator tweeted Wednesday.
Cramer suffered the injury during while doing yard work over the weekend, and required immediate surgery. Cramer clarified that the potential amputation would apply only to part of his little finger, not amputation of his whole hand. Cramer, whose injury runs the risk of infection, is remaining in North Dakota for medical care, meaning he'll miss some key votes in the Senate. Cramer said he hopes to return sometime after July 4,
"While working in the yard over the weekend, I sustained a serious injury to my right hand, which required immediate surgery," Cramer wrote. "I continue to remain in North Dakota close to medical care, as there is high risk of infection and the possible need for amputation. I am alert and in good spirits. Although I am missing this week of votes and hearings, I am monitoring Senate business closely and in constant contact with my colleagues and staff. I plan to return to Washington, D.C., after the Independence Day state work period and expect to be doling out a lot of left-handed fist bumps."
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