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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Republican congressman suffers broken rib from horse kick
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) was kicked by one of his horses while working on his farm over the weekend and suffered a broken rib, he said Tuesday. The Republican congressman was transported to a hospital on Sunday and discharged the same day. 'Since everyone is asking, here's the deal: On Sunday, I was kicked by a horse. Broke a rib. He didn't like being bit by that horse fly, and my rib was collateral damage,' Burchett, 60, wrote in a post on X. 'On Monday, I traveled 3.5 hours to middle Tennessee. Attended 3 events. Got back to the farm at 2:30am. Today, I was awake by 6am. Traveled to Campbell County. Attended 2 events. It's going to take more than a broken rib to slow me down. I sincerely appreciate everyone's concern and prayers for a quick recovery.' The incident comes nearly three years after Burchett's daughter, Isabel, was hospitalized after suffering a significant horse-related injury. She spent 16 days in an intensive care unit while being treated for multiple broken ribs and internal organ injuries. 'Any parent does not want their kid to hurt anyway, and I would rather that happen to me ten times before it ever even came close to happening to her,' Burchett told local NBC affiliate WBIR at the time. Burchett, a deficit hawk, is serving his fourth congressional term representing a district in the eastern part of the state. Kadia Goba contributed to this report.
Atlantic
2 days ago
- Climate
- Atlantic
Let's Ban More Nonexistent Things
Oh, good! Congressional Republicans have introduced the Clear Skies Act, a bill 'to prohibit weather modification within the United States, and for other purposes.' I cannot stress enough that this is not what is causing any of the extreme weather we are seeing. Maybe that's the point. As Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee (who sponsored the bill alongside Marjorie Taylor Greene) put it, 'If it doesn't exist, then you don't have anything to worry about.' As long as we are applying this 'let's ban nonexistent things' approach to legislation, I have some notes for the Clear Skies Act as it seeks to ban weather modification. This term, the bill notes, 'includes (i) geoengineering (ii) cloud seeding (iii) solar radiation modification and management (iv) a release of an aerosol into the atmosphere to influence temperature, precipitation, or the intensity of sunlight.' Why not cast a wider net? Don't stop at just (iv)! Let's also ban: (v) strip-club patrons 'making it rain' (vi) children singing 'Rain, rain, go away / come again some other day' (vii) any and all actions of the weather-modifying rodent Punxsutawney Phil, who must be brought before the House in chains to answer for his crimes (viii) Thor (ix) when your knees ache (this brings on rain) (x) witches setting to sea in eggshells (it is from these small crafts that they cast spells and raise storms to bedevil ships at sea) (xi) pathetic fallacy (banned until further notice) (xii) butterflies flapping their wings even a single time (this is how you make hurricanes) (xiii) the demigod Maui insofar as he is doing things with the breeze (xiv) caterpillars growing suspiciously thick winter coats (this is how we get blizzards) (xv) any and all frozen treats with names like Blizzard, McFlurry, Frosty, ICEE (could their intention be any clearer?) (xvi) fairies, fae, Fair Folk, sprites of all kinds (xvii) Prospero from The Tempest, specifically (known to use weather for revenge) (xviii) Storm from X-Men (ditto) (xix) Magneto (I don't understand how electromagnetism affects weather so we had better ban him just in case) (xx) Gandalf the Grey (Gandalf the White is okay, according to Stephen Miller) (xxi) leprechauns (xxii) Santa Claus (NORAD is already tracking him; simply order them to shoot to kill) (xxiii) The Midgard Serpent (if it ever releases its tail from its mouth, Ragnarok will ensue, and that is the last thing we need right now) (xxiv) gray aliens (Pleiadians are okay, according to Stephen Miller) (xxv) Hillary Clinton (some say she does weather things) (xxvi) NOAA (does this still exist?) (xxvii) releasing greenhouse gases willy-nilly without regard for the climate (well, it was worth a shot).
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett has a broken rib after getting kicked by his horse
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett is on the mend after suffering a broken rib from a kick from his horse. Will Garrett, a spokesperson for Burchett, told Knox News the Tennessee Republican was kicked by his horse July 27 at his home in Gibbs. Burchett has a broken rib but is "keeping on keeping on." "Spirts are high," Garrett said. Burchett plans to continue with his scheduled events, Garrett said. The House is in recess and the congressman has been making appearances back home in East Tennessee, including a Campbell County Rotary Club meeting today. Recovery from a broken rib can take 6-12 weeks and doesn't require surgery, according to the Mayo Clinic. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tim Burchett has a broken rib after getting kicked by his horse Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Republican Suffers Broken Rib After Being Kicked By Horse: What To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., is recovering from a broken rib and bruises after being accidentally kicked by a horse on his farm over the weekend, The Hill reports. His office says the injury hasn't disrupted his schedule. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on July 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Republicans continue their work to pass the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's sweeping tax... Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on July 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. House Republicans continue their work to pass the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. MoreThis is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
The Hill
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Burchett kicked by horse, breaks rib
Rep. Tim Burchett is on the mend after suffering from a horse-related snafu. The Tennessee Republican was 'accidentally kicked by a horse' while working on his farm over the weekend, according to his office. While the 60-year-old congressman's injuries include a broken rib and bruising, press secretary Will Garrett said Burchett isn't holding his horses when it comes to his work schedule. The lawmaker 'hasn't missed a beat' Burchett's spokesman said. 'There have been no changes to his schedule,' Garrett said. 'He spoke in Maury County last night and has a full slate of district events throughout the week.' In 2022, Burchett's young daughter was hospitalized after being injured on a horse. 'Count our blessings because she's alive and that's all we really care about,' Burchett said at the time. 'She's a tough little girl — she'll be back on that horse,' he added.
