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NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence

Summary

New Jersey Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress since March due to a medical issue. He plans to return to work on June 30 and will provide an update on his health at that time.

Key Facts

  • Tom Kean Jr. has missed over 100 congressional votes since March.
  • His absence is due to an unspecified medical problem.
  • Kean’s political consultant said he is eager to return on June 30 and will be transparent about his health.
  • Kean represents a competitive district with an important November election.
  • He is running for reelection against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Kean’s campaign in June, without mentioning Kean’s absence.
  • Kean last voted on March 5 but stopped appearing in Washington or in his district afterward.
  • Kean comes from a family with a long history of public service in New Jersey.
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