Capitol Doc Rules Out Stroke, Seizure Disorder in McConnell Freeze-Ups
U.S. Senate
Capitol Doc Rules Out Stroke, Seizure Disorder in McConnell Freeze-Ups
2023-09-05 18:03:42
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — In a letter released Tuesday, Brian Monahan, the attending physician for Congress, said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., does not have a seizure disorder and did not suffer a stroke when he appeared to suddenly go blank... Read More

McConnell Cleared to Continue His Schedule
U.S. Senate
McConnell Cleared to Continue His Schedule
2023-08-31 20:52:58
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been medically cleared to “continue with his schedule as planned,” a day after he appeared to freeze up while taking questions from reporters in Covington, Kentucky. In a brief letter, Brian... Read More

Congress’ Doctor Warns COVID Cases Are Surging
Congress
Congress’ Doctor Warns COVID Cases Are Surging
2022-01-04 20:52:05
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — A warning Monday from the attending physician for Congress about skyrocketing COVID-19 cases is compelling lawmakers and Capitol Hill staff members to rethink their meeting schedules and masking guidelines. A letter Dr. Brian P. Monahan wrote to House... Read More

Congressional Staffers Now Eligible to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
Health
Congressional Staffers Now Eligible to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine
2020-12-29 21:00:00
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -- Two staffers in the office of every House and Senate member on Capitol Hill are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine, the Office of the Attending Physician announced Monday night. In addition, attending physician Brian Monahan said... Read More

Two Members of Congress Test Positive for Coronavirus
Congress
Two Members of Congress Test Positive for Coronavirus
2020-03-19 14:44:47
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON  - Rep. Ben McAdams, a Utah Democrat and Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Florida Republican, both said Wednesday they had tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement, Diaz-Balart, the first to announce his condition, said he first developed symptoms, including... Read More

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