Sen. Harry Reid, the incoming Senate minority leader, will not be attending the opening day session because of the injuries he sustained in Nevada while exercising on New Year’s Day.
“Sen. Reid is in Washington but on orders from his doctors he will not come into the office so that his injuries can continue to heal. He has been diagnosed with broken bones in his face and three broken ribs, as well as a concussion,” his spokesman, Adam Jentleson, announced.
Jentleson said incoming Minority Whip Dick Durbin will take over Reid’s opening day responsibilities.
It’s unclear when Reid will be returning to work.
Despite his injuries, he has been working every day, holding meetings with fellow senators and staff. Reid has spoken with President Obama multiple times since his injury and will continue to keep a busy schedule in the coming days.
