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

First publishedJul 12, 22:25 UTC

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Senator Mitch McConnell revealed that his recent hospitalization was caused by a fall he suffered about four weeks ago. He stated in a public update that doctors confirmed he did not break any bones or have a stroke or heart attack, but he was briefly unconscious and also had mild pneumonia.

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The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.

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