
Capitol physician says McConnell "medically clear" to continue with schedule after second freezing episode
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Washington — The attending physician of Congress said Thursday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is medically clear to proceed with his duties after the Republican senator experienced a second freezing episode while answering questions from reporters in Kentucky.
"I have consulted with Leader McConnell and conferred with his neurology team. After evaluating yesterday's incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned," Dr. Brian Monahan, who oversees the medical well-being of members of Congress, said in a letter distributed by McConnell's office.
"Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration," he said. McConnell, 81, suffered a concussion in March after falling at a private dinner event in Washington, D.C.

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