Gen. David Petraeus Falls Ill During Senate Hearing

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10:38 AM, Jun 15, 2010 • By DANIEL HALPER

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Moments ago, Gen. Petraeus seems to have fallen ill during questioning from Sen. John McCain at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. He was able to walk off on his own, but the hearing was recessed until further notice. Here's the video:

Update: Gen. Petraeus returned to the hearing, and seemed in relatively good spirits. Armed Services Chair Carl Levin decided to take a recess until tomorrow morning.