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Mitch Mc Connell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.

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What happened Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.
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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Jul 28, 12:08 AM

Mitch Mc Connell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Jul 28, 12:08 AM

Mitch Mc Connell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Jul 28, 12:08 AM

Mitch Mc Connell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.

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ABC7chicago.comNews report · Jul 28, 12:08 AM

Mitch Mc Connell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says

Sen. Mitch Mc Connell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized.

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