Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. is currently undergoing intensive inpatient treatment at the revered Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Jackson, Jr. – who had built a stellar reputation for rarely having missed a House vote – has not appeared on Capitol Hill since late May. A statement released by the congressman on Friday cites “depression and gastrointestinal issues” as his reasons for seeking treatment. Jackson, Jr. underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2004. Jackson, Jr. is perhaps … Read entire article »