Although details regarding the medical condition of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones are still unclear, her office released a statement saying that she suffered an aneurysm while driving her car and her "condition has stabilized and she is receiving the best care available." The lawmaker's family has asked the community for privacy at this time. A full statement follows.

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday evening, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was admitted to Huron Hospital after suffering an aneurysm while driving her car in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. At the present time Rep. Tubbs Jones condition has stabilized and she is receiving the best care available.

Tuesday's condition followed a full day of activity, including planning for an upcoming forum on electoral reform, scheduled for September 4, 2008 at Cleveland State University. Congresswoman Tubbs Jones was scheduled to travel to Denver on August 24, 2008 to attend the Democratic National Convention as a superdelegate.

The 11th Congressional District Office wishes to thank friends, constituents, and colleagues for their expressions of concern and asks that the community allow the family privacy at this time. Thanks are also extended to the Cleveland Heights police department and emergency medical services, Huron Road Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic, and Dr. Gus Kious, Chief of Staff at Huron Road Hospital.