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The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Congressional physician says ‘no evidence’ Mitch McConnell had stroke or seizures following freezing episodes

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The office of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell released a letter from Congress’s attending physician on Tuesday proclaiming there to be “no evidence” that the leading Republican suffers from a seizure disorder or recently had a stroke.

Mr McConnell, 81, is one of the Senate’s oldest members. At two recent press conferences, he has appeared to freeze up completely and found himself unable to speak or respond to questions before being hurriedly led away by aides or other lawmakers.

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