Chuck Grassley, 90, hospitalized for infection, will skip Senate votes
Sen. Chuck Grassley Hospitalized with Infection, Will Miss Votes
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has been hospitalized with an infection and will be unable to attend Tuesday evening votes, according to his office. The 90-year-old senator is currently receiving antibiotic infusions at a local hospital to treat the infection. However, his office assures that he is in good spirits and will return to work as soon as his doctors give him the green light.
As the oldest member of the Senate and with his state hosting the Iowa caucuses on Monday, Grassley’s absence is notable. Unfortunately, no further details about his condition or the expected duration of his absence have been provided at this time.
Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso Also Absent
In a separate announcement, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) revealed that he will be staying home in Wyoming this week. This decision comes after he underwent successful abdominal laparoscopic surgery for an abdominal obstruction over the weekend.
Barrasso, 71, expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at Banner Wyoming Medical Center for their excellent care. He has been discharged from the hospital and will continue his recovery at home in Casper. Once his doctors clear him for travel, he plans to return to Washington, D.C.
Both Grassley and Barrasso’s absences come at a crucial time for the Senate, as they are set to discuss a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open through March. Despite their absence, this bipartisan priority is expected to pass the upper chamber.
Source: The Washington Examiner
What is the significance of Sen. Grassley’s absence from the Senate, especially considering his age and Iowa caucuses being hosted in his state?
Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Republican senator representing Iowa, has been hospitalized due to an infection and will be unable to attend scheduled votes this week, according to his office. Grassley, who is 90 years old, is currently receiving antibiotic infusions at a local hospital to treat the infection. While his office assures that he is in good spirits, his return to work will depend on his doctors’ approval.
Grassley’s absence from the Senate is particularly noteworthy given that he is the oldest member of the chamber and his state, Iowa, is hosting the Iowa caucuses on Monday. However, no additional details regarding the senator’s condition or the expected duration of his absence have been provided at this time.
In addition to Grassley, Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso from Wyoming has also announced his absence from Senate proceedings this week. Barrasso underwent successful abdominal laparoscopic surgery for an abdominal obstruction over the weekend. The 71-year-old senator expressed his gratitude to the medical staff at Banner Wyoming Medical Center for their excellent care. After being discharged from the hospital, Barrasso will continue his recovery at home in Casper, Wyoming. Once his doctors clear him for travel, he plans to return to Washington, D.C.
Both Grassley and Barrasso’s absences come at a crucial time for the Senate, as they are scheduled to discuss a short-term continuing resolution to keep the government open through March. Despite their absence, this bipartisan priority is expected to pass the Senate.
Source: The Washington Examiner
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