Rep. Tom Kean Returns to Congress After Depression Diagnosis
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr. has returned to the U.S. House of Representatives after a months-long unexplained absence, revealing he was diagnosed with depression. His return follows widespread speculation about his whereabouts.
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Republican lawmaker re-emerges in US House after months of absence over ‘depression’
New Jersey’s Tom Kean Jr, who last voted in March, says he was diagnosed with depression after entering hospital Tom Kean Jr, a Republican congressman who disappeared from the Capitol for nearly four months with little explanation, re-emerged on Tuesday and said that he was absent while dealing with depression. “Several months ago, due to health concerns, I entered the hospital for some testing. I did not believe that this would result in a long-term stay. I was given the diagnosis of depress...
By Chris Stein in Washington
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The New Jersey Republican was missing for months with no explanation for his constituents. He explained in a House floor speech that after his diagnosis, there was no timeline for recovery.
By Claudia Grisales
Read full article →‘Missing’ Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr. is returning to Congress after long unexplained absence
Kean’s absence has complicated matters for House Republican leaders, who are struggling every day to pass bills with their razor-thin majority
By Mike Catalini
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