We Need a Congressional Injury Report
The article argues that Congress should adopt a mandatory injury report system similar to professional sports leagues, given the increasing age, infirmity, and secrecy surrounding the health of elected officials. It notes that five lawmakers have died in office in the current Congress, including Senator Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection. The piece contrasts the transparency required for athletes like Yankees star Aaron Judge with the opacity surrounding politicians' medical conditions. It cites historical examples of cover-ups, including President Woodrow Wilson's stroke and Justice William O. Douglas's cognitive decline, and notes current concerns about Presidents Biden and Trump. The author contends that Congress is the most visible and easily reformed branch for such a transparency measure.
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