McCain returns to Senate

(Capitol Hill-AP) -- John McCain is back on Capitol Hill. <br><br>The former G-O-P presidential contender and Arizona senator says he expects "a warm welcome" from his Senate colleagues -- even though

Monday, March 20th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Capitol Hill-AP) -- John McCain is back on Capitol Hill.

The former G-O-P presidential contender and Arizona senator says he expects "a warm welcome" from his Senate colleagues -- even though he ran a campaign that rocked the Republican establishment.

He used to joke with campaign audiences that he'd never win a Miss Congeniality award in the Senate.

A smiling McCain was swarmed by reporters as he approached his Senate office today.

He says he plans to catch up on paperwork and will meet later with former Senator Warren Rudman, the national co-chairman of his presidential campaign.

McCain suspended the campaign on March ninth and left for a vacation. Some supporters want him to launch an independent run for the White House, but he's been cool to the idea.