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Both D.C. Wire and WJLA have updates on the health of former mayor and Ward 8 D.C. Council member Marion Barry, who was hospitalized early Tuesday morning to be treated for "dehydration," according to his spokesperson. Barry remained in Howard University Hospital's intensive care unit on Wednesday, according to both reports, and will likely not be discharged for at least a "few days." Seems kind of extreme for a case of dehydration, but considering Barry's age and health (he's 73, has diabetes and recently underwent kidney transplant surgery), we suppose it makes sense for his doctors to be overly cautious. Barry spokesperson Natalie Williams elaborated to WJLA that Barry's doctor also diagnosed the councilman with a mild infection.

D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) has been hospitalized for dehydration, the Post is reporting this morning. Barry did not show up for the Council's Tuesday morning legislative session, at which point word finally came down from Bernadette Tolson, his chief of staff, that the councilman was admitted to Howard University Hospital at 3 a.m. this morning.

D.C. Wire reported that Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry was back at work in Council chambers today for the first time since his kidney transplant surgery on Feb. 20. The Council member reportedly drew applause when he took his seat this morning. Barry had previously announced his intention to return to work on March 2, but was instead readmitted to Howard University Hospital later that day after doctors discovered air pockets near the site of his surgery. Barry did show up to act as coach for the D.C. Council basketball team in their game against local media on Monday.

Today is Marion Barry's birthday. The Ward 8 D.C. Council member and former mayor turned 73 today. To celebrate, he's getting out of the hospital. D.C. Wire reports that Barry was released from Howard University Hospital for the second time this afternoon following kidney transplant surgery two weeks ago. Barry was first released on Feb. 27, but was readmitted Monday night after doctors discovered air pockets near his new kidney. Happy Birthday, Councilman! If you're allowed to eat cake now, we hope you get to have some.

WUSA9 News is reporting that Marion Barry has been quietly re-admitted to Howard University Hospital, just a handful of days after being released following his kidney transplant surgery. They quote a Barry spokesperson saying the Ward 8 Council member and former mayor is expected to remain in the hospital at least through the end of the week. Doctors apparently became concerned about Barry's condition after examining him on Monday, and promptly admitted him to the hospital, thus explaining why he did not attend yesterday's Council legislative session. The news means that Barry will likely spend his birthday in the hospital. He turns 73 on Friday.

Barry underwent kidney transplant surgery on Feb. 20.

Mayor-for-Life Marion Barry is convalescing after his successful kidney transplant last week at Howard University Hospital, reports the Associated Press. He received a kidney from longtime friend and District native Kim Dickens. The Washington Post ran a story last weekend about Dickens's decision to donate her kidney to the 72-year-old D.C. Council member—an operation that Barry said distracted him from filing his 2007 tax returns in a timely manner.

Hamil Harris updates that D.C. Council member and former mayor Marion Barry was transferred out of intensive care at Howard University Hospital this morning following his kidney transplant surgery on Friday. A hospital spokesperson told D.C. Wire that Barry may be discharged as early as Thursday, while his donor, Kim Dickens, could be released as early as tomorrow. Both are expected to speak to the media as soon as they are well enough.

As we write, Ward 8 D.C. Council member Marion Barry is being prepped for an expected 2:30 p.m. kidney transplant at Howard University Hospital. Some of Barry's colleagues on the Council have sent their well wishes to the former mayor.

The AP's Brett Zongker is reporting that former D.C. mayor and Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry has been admitted to Howard University Hospital in preparation for a kidney transplant.

Hospital spokesman Ron Harris says 72-year-old Barry was at the hospital Thursday for a surgery scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday. Harris says the six-hour procedure has a 95 percent success rate.

As you'll recall, Barry, 72, blamed his most recent instance of failing to file a tax return on time due to being distracted by his impending transplant. He has been undergoing kidney dialysis for some time. We wish the Council member a successful surgery and speedy recovery.