Senator Ben Ray Luján expected to be back at work in 4 to 6 weeks after suffering stroke
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Barring any unforeseen complications, New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján is expected to return to Washington and be back at work in four to six weeks after suffering a stroke late last week, a senior aide to the senator tells CBS News.
The senator learned of his prognosis and likely timetable to be able for his return to full Senate duties during meetings with his doctors on Wednesday, the aide said.
Plans to return within six weeks would seem to line up with evolving plans to confirm President Biden's choice to succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Mr. Biden has said he is planning to announce his decision by late February, after which the Senate Judiciary Committee would have to hold confirmation hearings before referring the nominee to the full Senate.