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Senator Mitch McConnell Faces Criticism Over Extended Absence from Senate

Senator Mitch McConnell has been criticized for his 38-day absence from the Senate, during which he missed all roll call votes. His office has not clarified whether he has requested a formal leave of absence, prompting calls for better mechanisms to manage prolonged absences of lawmakers. A statement released after public pressure indicated he had suffered a fall and developed pneumonia, but skepticism about the details persists.

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Senator Mitch McConnell has been criticized for his 38-day absence from the Senate, during which he missed all roll call votes. His office has not clarified whether he has requested a formal leave of absence, prompting calls for better mechanisms to manage prolonged absences of lawmakers. A statement released after public pressure indicated he had suffered a fall and developed pneumonia, but skepticism about the details persists.

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Missing McConnell Accused of Breaking Senate Rule Over Absence

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Senator Mitch McConnell Faces Criticism Over Extended Absence from Senate