Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ) announced that she would take a leave of absence from the House to seek treatment for alcoholism, Politico reports.
“Kirkpatrick did not say how much time she is expected to be away from Washington, but made clear she intended to keep her seat.”
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