Absent congressmember Tom Kean Jr. starts working the phone

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has resumed communication after a 2.5-month absence due to an undisclosed illness, calling Republican county chairs in his competitive 7th Congressional District and giving his first interview since March. The New Jersey Republican confirmed plans to run for reelection and expects to return to voting and campaigning within weeks. His extended absence had drawn national media attention and speculation about his health and political future.