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McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic

McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
New York Times Monday 27 July 2026, 17:38 UTC By Carl Hulse 1 min read
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Senator Mitch McConnell at the Capitol in May.

Senator Mitch McConnell at the Capitol in May.
McConnell (PERSON) Mitch McConnell (PERSON) Capitol (LOCATION)
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