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McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions abou…

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  1. NBC News

    Facing health questions, McConnell vows to finish his term ending in 2027 (opens NBC News)

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    The Kentucky Republican declined to address retirement questions, saying he'll serve out his two-year term as GOP leader as well as his Senate term, which expires in January 2027.

  2. CBS News

    McConnell vows to finish Senate term and remain GOP leader after freezing episodes (opens CBS News)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declined to give more details about his health during the weekly GOP news conference.

  3. WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg

    McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg)

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    Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions abou…

  4. NBC New York

    McConnell vows to finish Senate term despite health scares, GOP concerns (opens NBC New York)

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    McConnell on two separate occasions this summer appeared to briefly freeze up and lose the ability to speak during press events.

  5. Fox News

    McConnell intends to finish Senate and leadership term following health episodes (opens Fox News)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to finish out his Senate and leadership terms in post-GOP luncheon.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Defiant McConnell swats away health concerns: 'I will finish my term as leader' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Wednesday dismissed any concerns about his health or ability to serve out his leadership duties at his first press conference since his two highly-publicized medical episodes.

  7. Gopusa

    McConnell Vows to Finish Term as GOP Leader Amid Questions Over Health (opens Gopusa)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) responded to a question from The Epoch Times by saying that he has no plans to step down, despite recent health concerns. Mr. McConnell fielded questions from reporters on Sept.

  8. Green Field Reporter

    McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job.

  9. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    McConnell vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job.

  10. WSVN Miami

    McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the

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