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Tom Kean Says Depression Led to Long Absence From Congress
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New Jersey Representative Tom Kean announced that depression caused his absence from Congress. Kean did not disclose the health issue during his 117-day absence from legislative duties. He publicly addressed the absence after several months without explanation.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/us/politics/tom-kean-return-depression.html