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Mitch McConnell cleared to work after freezing up at a Kentucky event

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The office of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell released a letter from the Capitol Hill physician clearing him for work, and suggesting that the concussion McConnell suffered five months ago is causing the freeze-ups.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    McConnell 'medically clear' to continue schedule after second freezing incident, Capitol Hill doctor says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been cleared to continue his work schedule "as planned," according to Congress's attending physician, after a second episode in which the minority leader froze in front of the cameras.

  2. New York Post

    Sen. Mitch McConnell cleared to continue work after two freezing incidents (opens New York Post)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue work as normal after two occasions where he “froze” while answering questions from reporters, a Capitol doctor said Thursday.

  3. Bowling Green Daily News

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    The attending physician to Congress says he's cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule. That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an

  4. Forbes

    Capitol Doctor Calls McConnell ‘Medically Clear’ And Biden Defends Him After Latest Freeze-Up—As Calls For Resignation Grow (opens Forbes)

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    Two House members suggested McConnell should resign.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Capitol physician medically clears McConnell after health scares prompt new questions over his leadership position - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Washington (CNN) — Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second

  6. Washington Times

    Mitch McConnell cleared to work by Senate doctor following second freeze-up (opens Washington Times)

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    A day after freezing up at a press conference, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell publicized a letter from the attending physician in Congress that cleared him to continue working.

  7. Forbes

    Capitol Doctor Calls McConnell ‘Medically Clear’—As Some GOP Senators Question His Fitness (opens Forbes)

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    Two House members suggested McConnell should resign.

  8. Washington Post

    McConnell ‘medically clear’ to do job, attending physician to Congress says (opens Washington Post)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday suffered his second public incident of freezing up in five weeks, prompting questions about his health that his aides have declined to address.

  9. KTVZ Bend

    Capitol physician medically clears McConnell after health scares prompt new questions over his leadership position (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent Washington (CNN) — Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared to continue his schedule, the US Capitol physician said Thursday, after he froze for the second time in as many months in public.

  10. CBS News

    Capitol physician says McConnell "medically clear" to continue with schedule after second freezing episode (opens CBS News)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for roughly 30 seconds while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.

  11. Fox News

    McConnell's physician says GOP leader is 'medically cleared' to resume work (opens Fox News)

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    Leader Mitch McConnell is medically cleared by physician following second freeze-up in front of reporters

  12. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    McConnell suffering ‘occasional lightheadedness' but is clear to keep working, his doctor says (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “medically clear” to continue working, the physician for the U.S. Congress said one day after the Kentucky Republican froze up during a press conference for the second time this summer. This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.

  13. Christian Science Monitor

    Mitch McConnell cleared to work after freezing up at a Kentucky event (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Concerns about the welfare of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell are being raised after he appeared unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. He had a similar episode weeks ago in Washington.

  14. Anchorage Daily News

    McConnell ‘medically clear’ to do job, attending physician of Congress says (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday suffered his second public incident of freezing up in five weeks, prompting questions about his health that his aides have declined to address.

  15. The Daily Caller

    Capitol Physician Clears Mitch McConnell After Second Freeze Before Cameras (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been medically cleared to continue his public schedule by the Congressional physician.

  16. Roll Call

    McConnell cleared to continue work by Senate physician (opens Roll Call)

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    The Senate’s physician said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue working after he froze answering questions on Wednesday.

  17. PoliticusUSA

    Capitol Physician's Letter Raises Serious Questions About Mitch McConnell (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    The office of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell released a letter from the Capitol Hill physician clearing him for work, and suggesting that the concussion McConnell suffered five months ago is causing the freeze-ups.

  18. People

    Mitch McConnell ‘Medically Clear’ to Continue Senate Work After Second Freeze (opens People)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell was cleared to go back to work Thursday, a day after he froze during a press conference for the second time in two months. The U.S. Capitol physician, Dr. Brian Monahan, said McConnell could continue his schedule as planned.

  19. PBS NewsHour

    Senate GOP leader McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an incident Wednesday when McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. The 81-year-old McConnell remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference.

  20. Hot Air

    Doc clears Mitch McConnell after scary 'freeze' moment (opens Hot Air)

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    Resuming his regular work schedule

  21. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Top Senate Republican McConnell OK to continue duties, Congress' doctor says (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been medically cleared to continue with his schedule, the attending physician to Congress said on Thursday, one day after the 81-year-old froze

  22. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Congressional physician clears GOP leader McConnell for work (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> The attending physician to Congress said today that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky.

  23. Portland Press Herald

    Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    He appeared to freeze up and remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference Wednesday, almost a month after a similar incident in Washington.

  24. Madison

    McConnell OK'd after freeze-up (opens Madison)

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    WASHINGTON — Congress' attending physician said Thursday he cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up

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