House Dem urges transparency by public officials after GOP colleague reveals reason for extended absence
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Jul 1, 2026, 8:31 am62 ptsRep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that public officials have an obligation to be transparent about lengthy absences, after Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J.,disclosed that his recent monthslong time away from Congress was for treatment for depression. Kean had been missing House votes for months…
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