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Falling Down and Depression: The Stated Culprits Behind the Prolonged Absences in Both Congress and the Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell's and Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absences highlight the impact of falls, pneumonia, and depression and why early treatment and recovery matter.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Lindsey Graham’s death puts spotlight back on GOP secrecy over aging leaders’ health

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, a top ally of President Donald Trump and one of Washington’s best-known politicians, is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers

The Independent UK · Jul 14

Tom Kean got months of paid sick leave – after voting against it for others

The congressman spent four months mysteriously away from work, but he doesn’t seem to think his constituents should get mandated sick days

The Guardian - US · Jul 4

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Media has a medical blind spot with GOP

The lengthy absences of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean Jr. raise a congressional double standard

Salon · Jul 2

Congresswoman says it’s ‘embarrassing’ that GOP colleague took leave for depression

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The Independent UK · Jul 1

Boebert mocks fellow Republican who missed months of votes for depression

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr won praise after his address to the House of Representatives on mental health struggles - but not from the MAGA congresswoman

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Tom Kean’s mental health plight draws sympathy — but Democrats still want him out of the House

ANALYSIS: Members of the minority party are giving their support to the formerly missing Republican congressman from New Jersey. But, Eric Garcia writes, they still want his seat

The Independent UK · Jun 30

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'It's Difficult to Understand How Powerful Depression Can Be': Congressman Tom Kean Jr on His Four-Month Hiatus

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr disclosed his hospitalisation for depression after a 142-day absence, highlighting mental health issues and political stakes in his swing district.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Republican reveals he was absent from US House for months amid depression diagnosis

New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospital

The Guardian - US · Jun 30

Republican Rep. Tom Kean finally addresses monthslong absence from Congress

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The Independent UK · Jun 30

‘Missing’ Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr. explains his three-month absence: ‘I was given the diagnosis of depression’

Kean’s absence has complicated matters for House Republican leaders, who are struggling every day to pass bills with their razor-thin majority

The Independent UK · Jun 30

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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Ballotpedia · Jun 4

The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian

Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Jun 3

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Ballotpedia · Jun 3

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

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Roll Call · Jun 2

Bennett will face Kean in high-profile matchup in New Jersey

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. this fall in a closely watched battleground race that could help determine which party wins control of the House. Bennett won the Democratic primary for the 7th District on Tuesday, securing 47.8 percent of the vote when The…

The Guardian - US · Jun 2

Trump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since March

Tom Kean has been out with health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for general election

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year

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The Independent UK · Jun 2

Dems battle for shot at missing GOP congressman in crucial NJ showdown

Kean’s last recorded vote was in early March, and his continued absence has intensified the focus on this seat

The Times of India · May 29

Mystery over missing US politician as he's still trading stocks and making calls from undisclosed location

57-year-old Tom Kean Jr, the representative of the 7th Congressional district, New Jersey, was last seen on March 5. He has missed around 100 House votes since then, was not present at any official or personal events and was not even photographed. But he is not missing as he's still…

The Independent UK · May 21

Mystery deepens around GOP Rep. Tom Kean’s disappearance after neighbors speak out

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The Independent UK · May 21

Absent Republican rep claims he’s running for re-election after being missing for months with mystery illness

Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. hasn’t voted in Congress since March 5

Axios · May 14

Congressional leaders plead with their absentee lawmakers: "You've got to come"

An Iran war powers resolution failed in a tie vote with a half dozen House members absent.

The Independent UK · May 14

Second lawmaker, 83, absent for a month from Congress as staff repost old photos of her on social media

Frederica Wilson, 83, follows absence of New Jersey Republican who GOP leaders say left them in the dark

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Republican lawmaker who’s been MIA for over a month finally speaks out about lengthy and continued absence

Tom Kean Jr. is facing a tough reelection bid in November, yet has missed more than 50 roll call votes since March 17

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