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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 23Mystery Surrounds Absence of New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr.
36 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 23
- New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Capitol Hill for nearly two months, citing unspecified health issues.
- Kean has missed over 50 votes since March 5, with his office offering little detail and colleagues reporting 'radio silence.'
- His unexplained absence raises concerns for his vulnerable House seat and the GOP’s slim majority ahead of the November midterms.
How does a congressman raise millions for re-election while missing from his job for weeks? From perfect attendance to mysterious absence, what happened to Representative Kean? How is one representative's absence impacting national policy in a narrowly divided House? Amid his absence, can Rep. Kean effectively address the new facility planned for his district? Is a congressional office using old photos to conceal a representative's prolonged absence? When does a public official's right to privacy conflict with their duty to constituents?