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    How will McCain's absence affect progress of the health bill?

    Washington has rallied around Sen. John McCain after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. McCain spoke up for the first time today, tweeting "Unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I'll be back soon. So stand by!"

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    By Josh Barro • Jul 20, 2017 • 1 min read

    Washington has rallied around Sen. John McCain after he was diagnosed with brain cancer. McCain spoke up for the first time today, tweeting "Unfortunately for my sparring partners in Congress, I'll be back soon. So stand by!" But McCain's absence is bound to affect action on Capitol Hill, including the continued wrangling over a GOP health care bill. Ed O'Keefe, congressional reporter with the Washington Post, says McCain is eager to get back in the game – and Republican Senators are anxious for his return.

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      Josh Barro

      Former host of Left, Right & Center

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Ed O'Keefe

      CBS

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Following the money in the Russia investigation
    1. 1:23How will McCain's absence affect progress of the health bill?You’re reading this
    2. 7:56Real estate, Russian oligarchs and American politics
    3. 40:03Are you open to changing your mind on politics?
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