Mississippi senator back at work, faces questions on health

WASHINGTON (AP) " Longtime Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran is back at work in Washington after a health setback and facing questions about whether he's up for the rigors of his job.Entering the Capitol on Thursday for a vote, Cochran was asked about his fitness to continue serving. Frail and speaking softly, he told reporters that "it's up for the people to decide" as aides ushered him into a Senate elevator.Cochran, who turns 80 in December, returned on Tuesday after weeks away [...]


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