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Kentucky Governor Drags Scott Jennings Into Mitch McConnell Demand: The Democrat also called a key Republican “shameful.”

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Rand Paul, Andy Beshear go toe-to-toe over McConnell updates: Gov. Andy Beshear is challenging U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to apply the same scrutiny to Mitch McConnell ...

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear calls on Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or resign: McConnell’s prolonged absence could complicate the GOP’s narrow Senate majority ...

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What People Are Saying About Mitch McConnell's New Photo: "The ominous photos of her holding him up are really convincing."

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McConnell not yet medically cleared to leave rehab facility after fall led to hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s office puts out new ‘proof of life’ photo as doctor offers update on hospitalized senator

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Demands McConnell Prove He Can Still Serve — or Resign: It’s been a month and a half since Sen. Mitch McConnell made a public appearance.

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McConnell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

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Grinning Mitch McConnell, 84, poses in new 'proof of life' photo with wife Elaine... but still not a single word in 44 days

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Senator Mitch McConnell not clear to leave rehab, statement says : McConnell, 84, was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and revealed weeks later that it was ...

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Kentucky’s Democratic governor calls for Mitch McConnell to reveal health status or resign

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OpinionWhy many conspiracy theories about Mitch McConnell don’t actually make sense: In fact, it’s best for Democrats if McConnell is alive and absent.

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Beshear says Senate should demand more evidence on Mitch McConnell's health: A day after Sen. McConnell issued a statement about his current health, Gov ...

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Jul 27

McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic: A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would ...

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McConnell not medically cleared to leave rehab yet, Capitol physician says: The former Republican Senate leader has been away from the Senate for six weeks and ...

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Jul 27

Mitch McConnell continuing recovery, not yet cleared to return to Senate: Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is still recovering at a rehabilitation center ...

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Jul 27

'Detestable Figure': Mitch McConnell Hit With Scathing Obituary While He's Still Alive

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Jul 27

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The Guardian

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Jul 27

Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says: Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was ...

The Jerusalem Post Jul 27

US Senator McConnell discharged from hospital but not yet 'cleared' to return to work

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Jul 27

Sen. Mitch McConnell ‘not yet medically cleared’ to resume work: The Office of the Attending Physician said McConnell “has maintained a strenuous course of ...

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Mitch McConnell Shares Second Photo, Says He’s Skipping Picnic: The MIA senator failed once again to provide an actual update on his health.

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Mitch McConnell ‘must prove he will return to Senate or resign’: Governor of Kentucky Andy Beshear calls on McConnell to provide proof that he is alive and well ...

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Miami Herald

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Jul 07

KY Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization: Catch up on the latest: Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after being found unconscious June 14 ...

The Kansas City Star

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Jul 07

KY Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization: Catch up on the latest: Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized after being found unconscious June 14 ...