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Gov. Christie Taken to Hospital After Having Trouble Breathing

Governor undergoing tests at Somerset Medical Center; Hillsborough appearance cancelled

Gov. Chris Christie is undergoing tests at Somerset Medical Center after experiencing difficulty breathing Thursday morning, a spokesman for his office reported.

According to Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for the governor, Christie is fine but remains in the hospital for further tests.

"Governor Christie this morning was having difficulty breathing, and, out of an abundance of caution, went to Somerset Medical Center to be checked out," Drewniak said. "In line with someone dealing with asthma, he is being given routine tests as a precautionary measure."

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A spokeswoman for Somerset Medical Center declined to comment on Christie's condition and referred all questions to the governor's office.

Christie was to sign an open space and land preservation bill Thursday morning at Doyle's Farm in Hillsborough at 10:30 a.m. The event was cancelled.

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"The governor is extremely grateful for the quality of care he was receiving this morning and has nothing but praise for the world-class doctors, nurses and staff who are attending him," Drewniak said. "He is fine, but more tests are going on."

A spokeswoman for the governor's office confirmed that Christie has retained full executive authority and that Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno has not taken over as the state's acting governor.

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