McConnell’s frail return prompts GOP guidance as he nearly votes with Democrats

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Back on the Hill after hospitalization, 84-year-old Mitch McConnell appeared frail at a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, needing assistance as a clerk called votes; a fellow Republican, John Boozman, leaned in to cue him to say 'aye,' allowing the farm bill to advance and fueling debate over aging lawmakers. The moment comes after McConnell’s recovery from recent health issues, with his team emphasizing he will participate in tough votes when needed.
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