House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated that he would not disclose the health issue that has kept Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) out of Congress for nearly three months, but described it as 'very common.' Johnson emphasized that he respects Kean's request for privacy regarding his condition during a press conference. He noted that there is 'nothing untoward or scandalous' about having a health issue and expressed confidence that Kean would provide transparency about his condition when he is ready. Kean has not participated in House votes since early March, missing over 100 votes due to his unspecified illness. In a recent statement, Kean indicated that he plans to return to in-person work within weeks, focusing on his recovery and following healthcare professionals' advice. He is set to face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in the upcoming general election for New Jersey's 7th congressional district.
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Mike Johnson Comments on Tom Kean Jr.'s Health Issue
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for nearly three months due to a health issue, which he described as 'very common.' Kean has missed over 100 votes but plans to return to in-person work in a few weeks, promising to disclose details about his condition at that time.
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