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Mitch McConnell returns from extended drill weekend

Staff says senator’s three-month absence was “routine National Guard obligation”

Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after what aides described as an extended drill weekend with the Kentucky National Guard.

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol this month after what staff described as an unusually long drill weekend with his Kentucky National Guard unit.

McConnell, 84, emerged from an SUV in a wheelchair wearing a patrol cap pulled low over his face and carrying a stuffed green duffel bag across his lap.

“Specialist McConnell is very humble about his military service and prefers to keep the focus on

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