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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 84, fractured her hip after a fall down a marble staircase in Luxembourg during a Congressional visit marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.

Pelosi, who was hospitalized but remains alert and working, plans to return to the U.S. soon.

The incident, coupled with recent falls by other aging lawmakers like Sen. Mitch McConnell, has renewed calls for Congressional term limits.

Pelosi’s visit held personal significance, as her uncle was killed in the historic WWII battle.

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    4 hours ago

    I don’t think the correct stance is to judge a woman for what she chooses to wear but I know nothing about fashion so go off. There’s plenty better things to criticize her for

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      2 hours ago

      I don’t want to victim blame but we all make choices and gravity isn’t some guy who can decide not to engage. An 84 year old woman with stability issues wearing stiletto heels is brave to say the least. I hope she recovers but she needs to stop wearing stuff like that.