Jesse Jackson, Jr. reportedly in treatment for alcoholism; Update: Mood disorder?

http://twitter.com/#!/mcmoynihan/status/223187143038730240

Yesterday, Twitchy told you about the unsubstantiated rumor that the Illinois congressman’s mysterious month-long absence was due to a suicide attempt. That rumor was quickly shot down by one of Jackson’s senior aides, and today, a new story has emerged.

From NBC Chicago:

The 2nd District Congressman reportedly has been in Arizona receiving treatment for alcoholism and addiction in Arizona, according to Andrea Mitchell.

We will continue to monitor this story and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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We’re already seeing conflicting reports.

Staffer asked about Mitchell report that Jesse Jackson Jr is in Arizona rehab facility: "Not true!" http://t.co/x37bc22o via @TPMLivewire

— JoJeanne B. Lown (@JLownLaw) July 11, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. aide denies report of congressman's alcohol addiction treatment http://t.co/KLOub2OZ

— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) July 11, 2012

You know who could clear this up? MT @BuzzFeedAndrew: NBC: Jesse Jackson is in rehab in AZ: ABC, TPM: Jackson aide:he is NOT in rehab in AZ.

— Michael C Moynihan (@mcmoynihan) July 11, 2012

The mystery continues.

BREAKING: No one has a clear sense about what is happening with Jesse Jackson, Jr.

— Monica Reida (@monicareida) July 11, 2012

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Update:

ABC News and the Associated Press are reporting that Jackson’s office has acknowledged he is indeed in treatment, but the treatment is for a mood disorder:

Jesse Jackson Jr's office: Congressman is "receiving intensive medical treatment at a residential treatment facility for a mood disorder."

— ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) July 11, 2012

More from the AP:

The statement says Jackson is at a residential treatment facility and is responding positively to treatment. It says he’s expected to make a full recovery.

Staff members say the statement is from Jackson’s physician but the doctor’s name and location won’t be released due to federal privacy laws.

Jackson went on leave June 10, and his office initially said he was being treated exhaustion. But staff said last week that his condition was worse than previously thought and required inpatient treatment. They also disclosed Jackson has been battling emotional problems.

If this latest news in fact comes from someone in Jackson’s office, perhaps the Case of the Missing Congressman has finally been solved.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/07/11/update-jesse-jackson-jr-reportedly-in-treatment-for-alcoholism/

ThinkProgress: Omaha Wendy’s will ‘learn the hard way’ if it tangles with O-care

http://twitter.com/#!/thinkprogress/status/288407495276371969

Twitchy has extensively documented the effects that Obamacare is having on businesses big and small. Business owners have been forced to consider, and sometimes implement, layoffs and cuts in employee work hours in order to cope with rising health care costs.

It seems that an Omaha, Neb., Wendy’s franchise is facing similar cuts to workers’ hours, and ThinkProgress is none too pleased. In fact, the progressive blog suggests that the restaurant will “learn the hard way what happens when restaurants tangle with Obamacare.”

Liberals are totally on board with ThinkProgress:

https://twitter.com/emcc86/status/288357477400055808

https://twitter.com/ZackFord/status/288402197501313024

https://twitter.com/H0Ron/status/288413304794255362

https://twitter.com/dparkinson45/status/288411555513659394

https://twitter.com/epauepedra/status/288410930193252352

https://twitter.com/FoxxiLiberal/status/288357781889753088

But wait a minute … where’s that new tone we’ve been hearing so much about? ThinkProgress’ tweet sounds rather like a veiled threat, no?

https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/288407984239943680

https://twitter.com/ProudoftheUSA/status/288413178243731456

https://twitter.com/ChampionCapua/status/288409816131592192

https://twitter.com/skleegro/status/288409445267038208

https://twitter.com/Snarky_Basterd/status/288409433124511745

Freedom? Please. Not if you dare ‘tangle’ with The One.

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Related:

The bleeding continues: Okla. Taco Bell slashes worker hours due to Obamacare

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/01/07/thinkprogress-omaha-wendys-will-learn-the-hard-way-if-it-tangles-with-obamacare/

How did this happen? Thunder stun Spurs, lead 3-2

http://twitter.com/#!/Espngreeny/status/209970106355286017

The San Antonio Spurs won 20 games in a row.

Then Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder said ‘enough is enough’.

The Thunder put the Spurs on exit-watch on Monday night, taking a 3-2 series lead with a 108-103 victory in San Antonio.

Did anybody see this coming after the Spurs went up 2-0 and looked like the greatest team of the decade?

If so, you’re a liar.

There was a great reaction from the OKC fans, who waited at the airport for the arrival of their team.

S/o to our thunder fans who came to welcome the team at the airport.. #1Love. Good win for us. Good nite. Bonne journee la suisse!

— Thabo Sefolosha (@ThaboSefolosha) June 5, 2012

We have the best fans. Thanks to everyone who showed up at airport. #ThunderUp

— Cole Aldrich (@colea45) June 5, 2012

Airplane mode back to okc. Yesirrr #thunderUP #avecClasse

— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka9) June 5, 2012

Even noted NCAA basketball personality Dick Vitale chimed in.

Wow -OKC-think about winning 3 in a row after Spurs had won 20 in a row – Congrats Thunder.

— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) June 5, 2012

And then this guy ruined it.

@DickieV you gonna fuck the thunder and pop a Viagra?

— Tyler Droginske (@TylerDro24_) June 5, 2012

Just as quick as fans jumped on the Spurs’ bandwagon, they’re jumping off and right back onto the Thunder’s.

Harden reached into that beard and pulled out a dagger! #thunder #spurs

— Mike Hill (@ItsMikeHill) June 5, 2012

It turns out the #Thunder don't even need help from the refs, they somehow turned the Spurs (after a 2-0 lead), into a scared JV team.

— Sherman S&E (@ShermanSnE) June 5, 2012

Don't Want Thunder Winning Spurs. Step Your Game Up Spurs. Thunder is Not Gonna Win This Series SPURS!

— Jay (@SonwabileGweek) June 5, 2012

@GhostwritaMusic spurs lost their confidence. thunder a better team. the ship winner coming out the west

— FreshLo Dollar™ (@1FRESH_G) June 5, 2012

The Thunder/Spurs series ended last night.

— Nah (@GhostwritaMusic) June 5, 2012

Man people chose the Spurs and I stuck with the Thunder and they looked at me stupid…OH

— Mr. Nice Nupe (@WakeUpMrWest_) June 5, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/06/05/how-did-this-happen-thunder-stun-spurs-lead-3-2/