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McConnell Returns in Wheelchair | Yakima News
Senator Mitch McConnell made a rare return to the Senate floor in a wheelchair, marking his first appearance in three months. Speaking slowly and referencing his recovery from a June fall and lifelong effects of childhood polio, he vowed to stay for key votes on the farm bill, NATO, and Ukraine — moves that could unlock crucial Republican priorities like crypto and college sports legislation. Despite visible physical decline and past health scares, including a concussion and mobility issues tied to post-polio syndrome, McConnell remains committed to finishing his historic 40-year Senate…
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