Organs of the abdomen include the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas. Abdominal pain can range in intensity from a mild stomach ache to severe acute pain. The pain is often nonspecific and can be caused by a variety of conditions. What Causes Abdominal Pain?
Rep. John Dingell of Michigan became the longest-serving member of Congress on Friday with 57 years, five months, 27 days and counting on Capitol Hill. His longevity record eclipses that of the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia. Here's a look at congressional tenure, by the numbers:
Maryland Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen announced on Wednesday that he will run for the Senate seat left open by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the 78-year-old Democrat and longest-serving woman in Congress who announced on Monday that she would retire.