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Rep. Tom Kean says 4-month absence from Congress was due to depression
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
The New Jersey lawmaker missing from the halls of Congress has returned to his job and has offered an explanation for his prolonged absence. Read more trending news Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R.-NJ returned to his Washington office on Tuesday morning, bringing an end to his months-long leave. He last vot...
Key takeaway He missed more than 100 votes, according to The Hill.
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The New Jersey lawmaker missing from the halls of Congress has returned to his job and has offered an explanation for his prolonged absence. Read more trending news Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R.-NJ returned to his Washington office on Tuesday morning, bringing an end to his months-long leave. He last vot...
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