Texas Representative Kay Granger's unexplained absence from Congress for six months has sparked concern and speculation. The Dallas Express investigated and discovered she resides in a memory care facility, confirmed by staff. Granger's office is closed, calls go unanswered, and her constituents are effectively unrepresented during crucial votes.
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