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WATCH: Philly Congressman Dwight Evans on road to recovery months after stroke
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WATCH: Philly Congressman Dwight Evans on road to recovery months after stroke

Longtime Philadelphia Congressman Dwight Evans announced last May that he had suffered a stroke. Recovery and rehab for Evans lasted for months. He’s now back serving a new term in congress. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Evans spoke with Lauren Mayk about his recovery, politics today and what’s next for his career.

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