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McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.

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  1. The Daily Wire

    Top Republicans Speak With Hospitalized McConnell To Shut Down Rumors (opens The Daily Wire)

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    After days of mounting speculation about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, Senate Republicans and longtime McConnell ally Scott Jennings say they have personally spoken with the Kentucky Republican, offering the first public indications that the former Senate leader is actively communicating from his h…

  2. CBS News

    Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone (opens CBS News)

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    The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.

  3. The Hill

    McConnell spoke to GOP leaders amid uncertainty about his Senate return (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized since June 14, spoke to Senate Republican leaders on Monday and Tuesday amid growing speculation about whether he will return to the Senate before the end of the year.

  4. The Republic

    McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized (opens The Republic)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s top two Republicans have spoken individually to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, according to aides, as the former GOP leader remains in the hospital more than three weeks after being admitted for undisclosed health issues.

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