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When Lawmakers Vanish Without Explanation | Annapolis News
When lawmakers vanish without explanation, who’s really being represented? The push for transparency in Congress is gaining steam as absences—especially for health reasons—leave constituents in the dark. Past cases like Rep. Tom Kean’s depression treatment and Rep. Frederica Wilson’s eye surgery show a troubling pattern: silence after the fact. Without mandatory disclosure rules, voters lose a voice when their reps are out, and while removal is rare, the lack of accountability erodes trust. Some leaders like Sen. John Fetterman and Rep. Gregory Murphy set a standard by being open, but others…
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