Senator Mitch McConnell, a leading Republican, will miss an important political event in Kentucky as he continues to recover from a fall in June that left him hospitalized. McConnell is undergoing intensive physical therapy to regain his strength and prevent future falls. His office released a statement explaining that he is not yet cleared to leave the rehabilitation facility. McConnell, who has not been seen in the Senate since June, plans to complete his current term but does not intend to run for reelection. The incident has raised questions about transparency regarding his health.
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McConnell still in rehabilitation facility, to miss upcoming Kentucky political event
