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Lauren Boebert fed up with GOP colleague's mystery absence

Kean has been absent for more than two months and says he expects to return to in-person work in the coming weeks.

Lauren Boebert fed up with GOP colleague's mystery absence
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Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized the unexplained absence of Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been away for more than two months because of unspecified medical issues. Kean said he expects to move from virtual to in-person work in the coming weeks.

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Tom Kean's Continued Absence From the House

Outlets agree that Kean has been absent from the House for months during a medical issue, missing more than 100 votes, and has said he expects to return to in-person work within weeks. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the unexplained absence, criticism and its electoral stakes. Center outlets focus mainly on voters’ questions and missed votes, while also reporting Kean’s stated return plans. Right-leaning outlets emphasize his expected return and the decision to keep details of his health private.

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