Rep. Tom Kean reveals depression diagnosis as reason for months-long absence from Congress

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday following a four-month absence from Congress. During a floor speech, Kean revealed that his previously unexplained disappearance was due to a depression diagnosis. While he stated that he owed an explanation to his constituents, colleagues, and the American people, he declined to answer questions from the press regarding why he initially kept the details of his absence private from his constituents.