Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Being Treated For 'mood Disorder'

Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 07/11/2012 - 7:34pm

The Chicago Democrat's office gives no details on where he is undergoing treatment. He has been on a medical leave of absence.CHICAGO — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is under intensive medical treatment for a “mood disorder,” his office announced in a brief statement Wednesday, more than a month after the Chicago Democrat quietly went on medical leave of absence.

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