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GOP congressman addresses absence due to medical issue
A New Jersey congressman has commented on his absence from Congress, citing a personal medical issue. He anticipates a return to work soon. (sources: washingtonpost, thehill, nytimes, politico, newjerseyglobe)
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. stated he is dealing with a personal medical issue and expects to make a complete recovery. He has missed nearly two months of votes.
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not specified the nature of his medical issue.
- He has missed nearly two months of congressional votes.
- Kean expressed gratitude for the patience of his constituents and colleagues.
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washingtonpostAbsent GOP congressman says he’s dealing with ‘medical issue’ in vague statementthehillNew Jersey Republican expects to be ‘back in the near future’ after reports on absencesnytimesRep. Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey Makes His First Statement About Mysterious AbsencepoliticoTom Kean Jr. says he’ll be back ‘very soon’