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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Mitch McConnell noticeably absent as senators return to Capitol Hill

Mitch McConnell Capitol Hill
  • Senator Mitch McConnell missed the Senate 's return on Monday following the August recess after recovering from pneumonia and a stay at a rehabilitation center.
  • Aides to McConnell informed Republican leadership that the 84-year-old senator is expected to return to Capitol Hill by Wednesday.
  • McConnell's absence will force him to miss a key Tuesday vote on the Clarity Act, which proposes new cryptocurrency regulations for federal officials.
  • Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and members of the public have criticized McConnell's team for a lack of transparency regarding his health and ability to serve.
  • The senator's extended absence has renewed broader concerns regarding the age and physical capabilities of aging lawmakers in Congress.

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Mitch McConnell a no-show as Senate returns and questions about his extended absence remain a mystery

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