Coverage dated September 4, 2023

McConnell didn't have a seizure or stroke when he froze, Capitol physician says

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The incidents came after McConnell suffered a concussion in a fall earlier this year. It's unknown if the incidents are related to the fall.

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  1. 12News Phoenix

    McConnell didn't have a seizure or stroke when he froze, Capitol physician says (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    The incidents came after McConnell suffered a concussion in a fall earlier this year. It's unknown if the incidents are related to the fall.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Capitol Hill doctor: McConnell did not have a stroke or seizure when freezing before cameras - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — The Capitol’s attending physician, Brian Monahan, said in a new letter that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell did not suffer a stroke or seizure – and

  3. PBS NewsHour

    GOP Sen. McConnell's health 'freezes' not evidence of strokes or seizures, Congress' physician says (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The U.S. Capitol physician says Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures.

  4. The Guardian

    Mitch McConnell did not have stroke or seizure, Capitol doctor says (opens The Guardian)

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    Brian Monahan suggests Republican leader in US Senate, 81, may be suffering effects of concussion sustained during fall in March

  5. Wall Street Journal

    Mitch McConnell Didn’t Suffer Stroke, Congress’s Doctor Says (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The Senate minority leader has had two freezing episodes in past two months.

  6. New Hampshire Public Radio

    McConnell reportedly not suffering from stroke or seizures, says Capitol doctor (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    A new letter from the Capitol's attending physician says the Senate minority leader is not suffering from a seizure disorder, short strokes known as TIA or movement issues like Parkinson's disease.

  7. MyNorthwest

    Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician

  8. KOB 4

    GOP leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says (opens KOB 4)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP leader Mitch McConnell's health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says.

  9. The Boston Globe

    McConnell’s health episodes show ‘no evidence’ of being strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s office released a letter from the Capitol physician as the Senate returns from an extended summer break and questions mount over his health.

  10. WFLA

    McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says (opens WFLA)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter on Tuesday, o…

  11. Fox5 Atlanta

    Capitol physician: McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.

  12. RedState

  13. Fox News

    'No evidence' McConnell had a seizure or stroke, Capitol attending physician says (opens Fox News)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell did not have a stroke or a seizure during an incident in which he froze up last week, the Capitol attending doctor said.

  14. KTVZ Bend

    Capitol Hill doctor: McConnell did not have a stroke or seizure when freezing before cameras (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Manu Raju, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Capitol’s attending physician, Brian Monahan, said in a new letter that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell did not suffer a stroke or seizure – and is not suffering from Parkinson’s disease – after the 81-year-old Kentuckian was evaluated…

  15. BizPac Review

    Doctor says ‘no evidence’ that McConnell experienced seizure or stroke in latest freeze (opens BizPac Review)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell did not suffer a stre or seizure after his latest freeze in public, according to a doctor’s note released by his office […]

  16. KOB 4

    Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger (opens KOB 4)

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    The U.S. Capitol physician says 81-year-old Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of a stroke or seizure disorder. McConnell’s office released the information Tuesday as he returned to work at the Capitol.

  17. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Capitol Hill doctor: No evidence McConnell has seizure disorder or experienced stroke when freezing before cameras (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN By Manu Raju, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Capitol’s attending physician, Brian Monahan, said in a new letter that there is no evidence Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell has a seizure disorder – or that he experienced a stroke or a movement disorder such as Parkinson’s diseas…

  18. Portland Press Herald

    Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol physician says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    The assessments entailed several medical evaluations including a brain MRI. McConnell fell and suffered a concussion earlier this year.

  19. CBS News

    Capitol physician says "no evidence" McConnell has seizure disorder, stroke, Parkinson's (opens CBS News)

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    "There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease," the attending physician of Congress said.

  20. The Hill

    McConnell does not have seizure disorder, did not suffer stroke, says Capitol physician (opens The Hill)

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    Brian Monahan, the Capitol’s attending physician, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) does not have a seizure disorder and did not suffer a stroke after a medical episode last…

  21. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    GOP Sen. McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of strokes or seizures, Capitol doctor says (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    "There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease," the attending Capitol physician wrote.

  22. Politico

    Capitol doc: McConnell tests show no evidence of seizure disorder, stroke, Parkinson’s (opens Politico)

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    The letter released Tuesday outlined extensive outside evaluations of the Senate GOP leader after his second on-camera freeze in two months sparked party-wide health worries.

  23. Fortune

    'No evidence' that Sen. Mitch McConnell's public freeze ups are caused by strokes or seizures, Capitol doctor says (opens Fortune)

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    But the doctor offered little further explanation for the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old Republican's leadership.

  24. Daily Journal

    Capitol physician says McConnell’s health episodes show 'no evidence' of being strokes or seizures (opens Daily Journal)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being strokes or seizures, the Capitol physician said in a letter released Tuesday after a medical evaluation and consultation with neurologists.Source: post

  25. Los Angeles Times

    McConnell's health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The U.S. Capitol physician says 81-year-old Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of being a stroke or seizure disorder.

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