Report: Fumo hospitalized near Kentucky prison

    Former Pa. Sen. Vince Fumo has been hospitalzed, according to a a Heard in the Hall report.

    Fumo, who’s serving prison time in Kentucky for a fraud conviction, has a history of heart attacks and a report from the family indicates the most recent scare could have to do with a blockage.Earlier this week, Fumo’s finacee filed a Change.org petition to get “real food for felons,” claiming Fumo hasn’t had a vegetable since entering prison more than three years ago.

    Fumo is said to be doing OK in the hospital.

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