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US Senator Mitch McConnell appears at Capitol following lengthy absence, hospitalization
PoliticsMcConnell's return to the Capitol
US Senator Mitch McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair, appearing noticeably thinner, according to CNN.
Despite his condition, McConnell was able to make a few statements to the press while at the Senate.
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- McConnell appeared at the Capitol after a lengthy absence
- He was hospitalized prior to his appearance
- McConnell used a wheelchair upon his return
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- McConnell's health and ability to perform his duties may be affected
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McConnell's health could impact his role as a US Senator and the legislative process
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- 1m agoJerusalem Post (IL): McConnell arrived at the Capitol in a wheelchair and with what CNN described as a "noticeably thinner" appearance, but was able to make a fe
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