Senator Mitch McConnell has disclosed details regarding his medical issues that have kept him away from the Senate since June 14. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned the legality of his prolonged absence, stating, "How is everyone pretending this is normal? This is not normal. At all." McConnell attributed his absence to complications from a childhood battle with polio and a recent mild case of pneumonia. Republican senators expressed confidence in McConnell's eventual return, with Senator Kevin Cramer noting that GOP leaders have maintained regular contact with him. Ocasio-Cortez suggested that regulations may be needed regarding the length of absences for lawmakers, acknowledging that while medical emergencies can occur, there should be limits. McConnell, who is 84 years old, plans to retire at the end of his term next year but has stated he will continue to fulfill his duties until then.
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AOC Questions McConnell's Prolonged Absence from Senate
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from the Senate since June 14 due to medical issues, prompting Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to question the legality of his prolonged absence. While Republican senators express confidence in his return, Ocasio-Cortez suggests that regulations may be necessary to address the length of absences for lawmakers.
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