“I don't even know how this is legal.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is questioning how lawmakers can disappear from Congress for months without public explanation after Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed previously undisclosed health issues that kept him away from the Capitol. AOC says medical emergencies happen, but argues extended absences without transparency have “crossed” a line. @foxnewspolitics

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