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A year after stroke, Sen. Mark Kirk climbs Capitol steps

January 04, 2013

One. Two. Three. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk could be seen methodically counting to himself as he made his way up the U.S. Capitol steps for the first time since he suffered a massive stroke nearly a year ago. In roughly 10 minutes, he had climbed all 45 steps — an emotional and triumphant return to the upper chamber, and the completion of a goal he had set for himself while he was an inpatient at...

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130103/news/701039871/
 
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