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McConnell’s Health Crisis and Senate Power | Burlington News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized after being admitted on June 14, with his office offering brief updates—confirming he’s improving, not voting, and grateful for support—while withholding further details. His recent hospitalization adds urgency amid a razor-thin Republican Senate majority. This isn’t his first health scare: he’s battled falls, concussions, wrist sprains, and mobility challenges tied to childhood polio, including a 2019 shoulder surgery. Despite these setbacks, he’s stayed active in the Senate, often using a wheelchair during sessions. Once the longest-serving…
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