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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, to continue recovery at home

From CBS News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center.
  • He was hospitalized nearly two months ago and will continue his recovery and physical therapy at home.
  • It remains unclear when McConnell will return to Capitol Hill, but he stated he will continue to engage with staff and colleagues.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announced Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center, marking his departure from the facility nearly two months after his hospitalization.

"Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home," McConnell said in a statement. The statement did not specify a timeline for his return to Capitol Hill. "On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business," he added.

Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home

— Mitch McConnellMcConnell's statement announcing his discharge from the rehabilitation center.

McConnell was initially hospitalized on June 14. The senator's absence has raised questions about legislative continuity, with CBS News previously exploring the procedures and implications of lawmakers taking extended leave from their duties.

On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business

— Mitch McConnellMcConnell's statement detailing his plans for continued recovery and work engagement.
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