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McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home

McConnell says he will continue physical therapy at home as he recovers and plans to finish his Senate term.

McConnell says he's leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
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Mitch McConnell says he has left a rehabilitation center and will continue physical therapy at home, without giving a return date for the Capitol. His absence coincided with Senate Republicans’ failure to advance a farm bill out of committee, while Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called on him to demonstrate he is fit to serve or resign.

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Kentucky senator recovering after a fall and rehabilitation stay

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Arkansas senator and Senate Agriculture Committee chairman

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McConnell Hospitalized After a Fall

McConnell left rehabilitation and returned home to continue his recovery. Reports on multiple sides describe his return to home recovery after hospitalization. Left-leaning outlets emphasize uncertainty about McConnell’s health and return, with one also noting possible delays to Senate votes. Center outlets foreground his recovery and the effects of his absence on Senate business. Right-leaning outlets present the discharge as an answer to criticism of public health updates.

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