Mitch McConnell’s Senate Vote Under Scrutiny After Lengthy Health Absence
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized in June after a fall at his home. He was absent from the Senate for three months while recovering. McConnell returned to the Senate in September to vote for the first time since his hospitalization, though he appeared noticeably more frail. His return has drawn attention to questions about the health and age of lawmakers serving in Congress.
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4 developments- Sep 11Only right-leaning coverage:Sen. McConnell Finally Returning to Work… Maybe…
- Sep 12Only center coverage:McConnell's return shines spotlight on older lawmakers
- Sep 12Mitch McConnell has been absent from Capitol Hill for three months. It’s still unclear when he’ll return
- Sep 13McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
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Quiet for 16 daysLast development · Sep 13 — McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
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16 viewpointsMitch McConnell returns to Senate after long absence
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17 viewpointsConfusion abounds as Mitch McConnell’s wheeled in, squeaks out a vote after being told how
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