New Jersey Republican expects to be 'back in the near future' after reports on absences

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Monday addressed reports of his absence from Congress, saying he is dealing with a “personal medical issue” and expects to return to Capitol Hill in the near future.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Monday addressed reports of his absence from Congress, saying he is dealing with a “personal medical issue” and expects to return to Capitol Hill in the near future. “I want to thank my constituents and colleagues for their patience as I address a personal medical issue,” Kean wrote in...