McConnell photo released amid health questions
Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for a fall and pneumonia. Six weeks later, his doctors have not cleared him to return to Congress or leave rehabilitation. His office released a health update and photo as he continues recovering.
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Part of Mitch McConnell's health: his falls, freezes and long absences from the Senate
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6 sourcesMcConnell not medically cleared to leave rehab yet, Capitol physician says
McConnell remains in rehab and not cleared for work, his office says
Mitch McConnell continuing recovery, not yet cleared to return to Senate
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27 sourcesMitch McConnell remains in rehab, not medically cleared to return to Senate
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16 sourcesMcConnell leaves hospital but doctors still won't clear him for Senate return
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2 developments- Jul 27Senator Mitch McConnell shares health update about recovery, new photo
- Jul 29McConnell photo released amid health questions
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