WPBN: Despite the fact that she has not cast a vote on the House floor since July and was recently discovered to be residing in a senior care facility, a Republican congresswoman from Texas who is 81 years old is anticipated to continue receiving a salary into the new year.
Newsweek reported that Kay Granger’s extended absence has raised alarm among her constituents. Granger is a representative for the 12th Congressional District in the state of Texas.
The news organization stated that it was reporters from The Dallas Express who were ultimately successful in locating the 81-year-old individual in a memory care facility located in Fort Worth.
In contrast, the Congresswoman’s son, who disclosed to the Dallas Morning News that his mother has been dealing with “dementia issues,” stressed that his mother is not residing in a facility that provides memory care but rather in an independent living space.
Following in the footsteps of previous high-profile politicians who have experienced age-related challenges while on the job, the current predicament that Granger is living in has been brought to light.
Conversations concerning the health of Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was the oldest sitting member of Congress and had suffered from a number of major illnesses, were regular for many years until her death at the age of 90.
During the course of the previous year, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who is now 82 years old, experienced two extremely public episodes in which he froze in front of reporters before being rescued by aides. McConnell has sustained injuries and injuries from multiple falls. Once again, he fell in the beginning of this month, and as a result, he suffered cuts to his face as well as a sprained wrist.
The Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi, who is 84 years old, fell on a flight of stairs while she was traveling overseas, and she had hip replacement surgery. This occurred just a few days after the fall that McConnell experienced.
As of right now, Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa holds the record for being the oldest sitting member of Congress. He is 91 years old.
CNN stated that the Texas Republican Congresswoman made an appearance in Washington, District of Columbia, in November to take part in the presentation of her portrait in recognition of her time spent serving on the Appropriations Committee after she had served on the committee.
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Granger acknowledged that he had certain health problems that had gotten worse in the last few months.
Part of the statement stated, “Over the past year, I have been navigating some unforeseen health challenges.” “But since early September, my health issues have gotten worse, making frequent trips to Washington unpredictable and challenging.”
It is unclear why the 81-year-old, who declared in November 2023 that she would not be seeking reelection, failed to notify her constituents of her absence.
Until January 3, 2025, the congresswoman and her staff will still be paid by taxpayers. Granger acknowledged that he had certain health problems that had gotten worse in the last few months.
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Part of the statement stated, “I have been navigating some unforeseen health challenges over the past year. However, since early September, my health challenges have progressed making frequent travel to Washington both difficult and unpredictable.”
It is unclear why the 81-year-old, who declared in November 2023 that she would not be seeking reelection, failed to notify her constituents of her absence.
Until January 3, 2025, the congresswoman and her staff will still be paid by taxpayers.
