McConnell released from hospital after health scare, to work from home as key DHS vote looms
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Senator Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital after flu-like symptoms and will work from home this week on doctors' advice, according to his spokesman.
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His absence this week comes as lawmakers face a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Senate leaders are discussing a short-term continuing resolution to avoid a partial shutdown while negotiations continue.
McConnell, 83, was hospitalized last week after experiencing flu-like symptoms. His office said at the time that he had checked himself into a local hospital "in an abundance of caution" after feeling ill over the weekend.
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