EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 1 MIN
Policy News: Congressman Kean Jr. Breaks Silence: Depression Battle Revealed
from SIGNAL STREAM · host Mother Jones · AI Bureau
A stunning admission from Capitol Hill. US Representative Tom Kean Jr., 45, returned to Congress this week after a mysterious four-month absence. During that time, the New Jersey Republican missed over 100 votes, yet collected his full salary. Yesterday, Kean Jr. revealed the real reason: he sought treatment for depression. But critics are asking, has his return made it harder for others to seek help? Signal Stream investigates what this means for mental health advocacy in Washington.
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A stunning admission from Capitol Hill. US Representative Tom Kean Jr., 45, returned to Congress this week after a mysterious four-month absence. During that time, the New Jersey Republican missed over 100 votes, yet collected his full salary. Yesterday, Kean Jr. revealed the real reason: he sought treatment for depression. But critics are asking, has his return made it harder for others to seek help? Signal Stream investigates what this means for mental health advocacy in Washington.
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Policy News: Congressman Kean Jr. Breaks Silence: Depression Battle Revealed
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