Tucked behind an unremarkable entrance amid the marble and statues of the Capitol, doctors and nurses provide medical check-ups, consultations and emergency care to members of Congress and the justices of the Supreme Court.
to check on McConnell's well being and to give him a moment to recover and resume his news conferences. The incidents raised questions about McConnell's health, his recovery from a concussion in March and his ability to continue serving as a Senate leader.
As is the case with so many components and offices of Congress, the Attending Physician hasn't escaped the Capitol's many political controversies and scrutiny.Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, refers to Monahan with the nickname"Doc."in April during a parade in Connecticut, said Monahan helped him get access to a wheelchair and crutches to move about the Capitol during recovery. Blumenthal told CBS News,"Doc Monahan facilitated the healthcare.
The staff includes civilian and military personnel overseen by Monahan, who also holds the rank of U.S. Navy rear admiral. In an Aug. 30 letter to McConnell, later released by McConnell's office, Monahan wrote,"Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration."
Monahan advised congressional leaders about protocols to undertake to slow the spread of coronavirus, in concert with FDA guidelines, he said. But when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered a mask mandate on the House floor, some Republicans bristled and noted that Senate Democratic leaders did not require masking in the Senate chamber.
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