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Recovering from a stroke he suffered earlier this week, Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is showing more signs of recovery, according to one of his Senate colleagues.

In statements released Saturday by Kirk’s Senate office, both Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and the Kirk family said the senator is showing signs of progress. Manchin brought get-well cards, political magazines and proposals to review.

“I spent the morning with his family, and I'm so encouraged with his prognosis and progress. He's getting more irritated at being in the hospital, which means he's definitely getting better. I look forward to coming to visit my friend again soon,” Manchin said in a statement.

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