Mitch McConnell back home after completing physical therapy for concussion
Earlier this month, the senator from Kentucky tripped and fell while attending a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel.
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McConnell back home after treatment for concussion
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is back recuperating at his home after he suffered a concussion in a fall earlier this month. He was first hospitalized, and then received treatment at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
McConnell eager to return to Senate as he recovers from fall, senators say
McConnell was discharged from the hospital last week and is continuing his recovery at an inpatient rehabilitation facility.
McConnell discharged from hospital after concussion to recover at rehab facility
The Kentucky Republican suffered a concussion and rib fracture after falling at a hotel last week.
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Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was taken to a hospital in Washington, D.C., after he fell during a private dinner. Nikole Killion reports.
McConnell suffered concussion in fall, will remain hospitalized for several days
The Senate minority leader, 81, was at a private dinner at a Washington, D.C., hotel when he tripped and fell, his office said.
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