Torres responds after Kean Jr shares that depression is the reason for his absence.
Transparency in Public Office Discussed After Congressman Takes Leave for Mental Health On Tuesday, Rep. Richie Torres (D.N.Y.) emphasized the importance of transparency regarding absenteeism among public officials, following Rep. Tom Keene Jr.’s (R-N.J.) recent admission about his absence due to depression treatment. Keene had been absent from Congress for several months prior to his […]
Tom Kean Jr shares how depression kept him away from Congress in heartfelt speech
Rep. Tom Keene Jr. Reveals Health Struggles and Returns to Congress Rep. Tom Keene Jr. (RN.J.) delivered a heartfelt speech on Tuesday, disclosing for the first time the health issue that kept him from the House of Representatives and caused a hiatus in his campaign for nearly four months. Keene shared that he was diagnosed […]
Tom Kean Jr. returns to his New Jersey home before going back to Congress
Rep. Tom Keene Jr. is back in northern New Jersey, gearing up to return to Congress next week after being absent for nearly four months without much explanation. He met a New York Times reporter at his home in Westfield on Wednesday night but chose not to share details about his time away, simply saying, […]
Rep. Tom Kean Jr is back on Capitol Hill after being away for 100 days
New Jersey Congressman Missing for Weeks Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (RN.J.) has been absent from Congress for several weeks, missing over 50 votes since early March, according to Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram. After spending more than 100 days away from the Capitol, Kean is planning to return to Washington, D.C. in the coming weeks, […]
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who went missing, will be back in Congress.
New Jersey Representative Thomas Kean Jr. is expected to return to Congress on June 30 after a long absence since early March, according to his adviser. “Senator Kean is looking forward to getting back to work in person and resuming his full schedule,” his political adviser, Harrison Neely, shared with the Post. Interestingly, the House […]
Rep Tom Kean Jr intends to go back to Capitol Hill as questions increase regarding his absence.
Kean Jr. Plans Return to Congress After Months Away Representative Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) announced on Tuesday that he feels “better than ever” and intends to resume in-person duties “in the coming weeks.” This follows a period of absence from the Capitol due to unspecified medical issues. Kean, who serves New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, […]
Rep Tom Kean confronts uncertain re-election battle during extended health leave
Election Update: Democrats vs. Republicans in New Jersey Democrat Rebecca Bennett will challenge Rep. Tom Keene Jr. (R-N.J.) in the upcoming November election. Keene, who has been absent from public life for months due to undisclosed health issues, ran unopposed to secure the Republican nomination. Bennett, a former Navy helicopter pilot, emerged victorious in a […]
Rebecca Bennett secures Democratic primary victory in NJ House district previously held by absent Tom Kean
Rebecca Bennett Wins Democratic Primary for NJ’s 7th Congressional District On Tuesday, former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. This seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Tom Keene, who, interestingly, has been absent from congressional activities. Bennett, 37, overcame three other candidates to […]
NJ Rep. Tom Kean wins Republican House renomination following uncontested primary.
Rep. Tom Kean Joins Race for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District Rep. Tom Kean (R-N.J.) has recently resurfaced in the political scene, fully committing to the Republican nomination for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District after a period of solitude. He had been running without any opposition. At 57, Kean has been absent from the House […]
Absent Congressman Tom Kean Seems to Have Authorized Staff Travel Hours While Away
New Jersey Congressman Tom Keane Jr. Faces Absence from Congress Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey has reportedly signed off on at least two documents regarding travel schedules for his staff during his unexplained absence from Congress. Despite not casting a vote since March 5, Kean authorized travel for his chief of staff, […]