McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update

Key people or organizations: McConnell, Sen, Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao

Story focus: McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update

Source context: Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled...

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