Washington, United States, June 30, 2026 (AFP) - US lawmaker says depression caused mystery absence

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2026-06-30

US Congressman Tom Kean Jr. returned to Washington on Tuesday after a mysterious months-long absence -- revealing that he had been hospitalized for depression. Kean, a vulnerable New Jersey Republican seeking a third term in November's midterm elections, had been away from the House of Representatives for more than 100 days, missing dozens of votes as his party tried to steer legislation through a narrowly divided chamber. "Several months ago, du......

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