Two lawmakers—Reps. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) and Tom Kean (R-N.J.)—have been missing from Congress for weeks as their peers take up key pieces of legislation. Both have been dealing with health issues and missed a long list of votes as Republicans face a slim majority in the House. We had a problem loading this article. Please
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