Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday after an absence of more than two months due to a case of shingles, vowing to soldier on despite admitting she is “still exper…
She has been absent since late February from her office while recovering from a case of shingles and is “still experiencing some side effects.”“The Senate faces many important issues, but the most pressing is to ensure our government doesn’t default on its financial obligations,” Feinstein said. “I also look forward to resuming my work on the Judiciary Committee considering the president’s judicial nominees.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin had expressed concern about how Feinstein’s absence was affecting judicial confirmations in recent months but said his colleagues would move forward as best they could without her. Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat came under fire recently from members of his own party who said Feinstein’s empty seat on the committee was keeping seats on the federal bench vacant, with some House DemocratsSenate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin expressed concern about how Feinstein’s absence was affecting judicial confirmations.Feinstein announced in February she would not seek re-election in 2024 after reports surfaced that her mental acuity was lessening.
Feinstein announced in February she would not seek re-election in 2024 after reports surfaced that her mental acuity was lessening.
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