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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about his condition after weeks of speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

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The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silenceNPR – Politics
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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a FallNYTimes – US
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After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall

The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

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Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence

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