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McConnell Homebound as Farm Bill Stalls | Seattle News
Senator Mitch McConnell has stepped away from the Senate floor to recover at home after a hospitalization and rehab stint, following a fall and pneumonia. Though he’s grateful for the care he received and plans to continue therapy, no return date has been set. His absence has stalled key Republican efforts like the Farm Bill, which now faces renewed scrutiny when Congress returns in September. Meanwhile, Kentucky Republicans rally behind him at events like the Fancy Farm Picnic — even as he misses his final appearance as a sitting senator. With McConnell not seeking reelection, the race to…
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