Congressman Jesse Jackson also says he needs to spend time restoring his health . He is being investigated by the FBI and the House Ethics Committee . `` However , over the past several months , as my health has deteriorated , my ability to serve the constituents of my district has continued to diminish . He has been absent from Capitol Hill in recent months , citing health issues . Voters in his Chicago - based district re - elected him to a 10th two - year term this month .
Congressman Jesse Jackson also says he needs to spend time restoring his health . He is being investigated by the FBI and the House Ethics Committee . He has been absent from Capitol Hill in recent months , citing health issues . Voters in his Chicago - based district re - elected him to a 10th two - year term this month .