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Kentucky lawmaker says Mitch Mc Connell could return to Senate this month

All sources report the same information about a Kentucky lawmaker's statement on Mitch Mc Connell's potential return.

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What happened Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch Mc Connell could be back on Capitol Hill later this month.
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CenterKentucky lawmaker says Mitch Mc Connell could return to Senate this month

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Sep 3, 8:42 PM

Kentucky lawmaker says Mitch Mc Connell could return to Senate this month

Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch Mc Connell could be back on Capitol Hill later this month.

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Sep 3, 7:36 PM

Mitch Mc Connell expected to return to Senate after Labor Day, says GOP lawmaker

Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, told reporters on Thursday that he expects Mc Connell, 84, to return to work following the Senate’s recess.

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Sep 3, 7:36 PM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

Sep 3, 8:42 PM: WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst) joined the source map.

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