WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz (CHAY’-fits) of Utah says he needs immediate foot surgery and will be out of Washington for three to four weeks, missing a key vote on a spending bill to keep the government open.
Chaffetz, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, surprised the political world last week by announcing he will not seek re-election. He said in an Instagram post Wednesday he needs surgery to remove screws and pins from a foot he shattered 12 years ago. Chaffetz posted X-ray images showing the 14 screws and a metal plate in his foot. He said he injured his foot during a fall from a ladder at his home.
He said he was “sorry to miss the important work we are doing in Washington … but medical emergencies are never convenient.”
Chaffetz, 50, has not announced his future plans, although he says he’s considering private sector jobs. He is a possible candidate for Utah governor in 2020.
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Obviously, he needs surgery owing to his putting his foot in his mouth so often. Well that was a cheap one liner.
Also this.
Puerto Rico? Yeah, they’re in a bind, but what does this have to do with the ACA?
I guess there are no good hospitals in DC.
Good thing he has a health care plan.
Heaven forbid he have the surgery while Congress was away from Washington for a couple of weeks.
No, it’s a note from his mother to excuse him from Congress. The dog tried to eat his foot.
Having Chaffetz out of DC while Congress is in session is a good thing.