On today’s NOTICE News Daily: The 81-year-old leader of Senate Republicans was rushed to the hospital after a fall. He’s just one of several elderly leaders holding federal office, even though the majority of Americans support age limits. Plus: Greg is here with the weekly NOTICE News quiz!
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McConnell Hospitalized After Fall
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McConnell Hospitalized After Fall
Top Story: Senate Republican Leader McConnell Hospitalized After Fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, one of the most powerful figures in Washington, is being treated for a concussion and will remain in the hospital for several days after tripping and falling at a hotel, his spokesperson said on Thursday. The 81-year-old Senator is just one of several elderly politicians elected to federal office. >> Full story
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- Biography: Who is Sen. Mitch McConnell? (Britannica)
- House gets younger, Senate gets older: A look at the age and generation of lawmakers in the 118th Congress (Pew)
- Go deeper: Congress is older than ever. It hasn’t always been this way. (NPR)
- CBS News poll: Big majority favor maximum age limits for elected officials
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