WASHINGTON -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the former majority leader, was admitted to the hospital Sunday, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson, David Popp, said in a statement that McConnell was admitted Sunday morning and was "receiving excellent care." He did not elaborate on McConnell's condition. The hospitalization is the latest in a string of health issues in recent years for McConnell, 84. He was hospitalized in February for a week after experiencing flu-like symptoms.