Posted: Thu 12:24 PM, Jan 03, 2013
Baldwin 1 of 12 New US Senators Taking Oath
Posted Thursday, January 3, 2013 --- 12:22 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin's Tammy Baldwin is among a dozen new U.S. senators taking the oath of office.
Vice President Joe Biden swore in the 12 new senators Thursday, as well as those who won another term.
Democrats tightened their grip on the Senate with 55-45 edge following the November elections.
Baldwin is Wisconsin's first female senator and also the first openly gay candidate ever elected to the chamber. She defeated former Gov. Tommy Thompson, who had never before lost a statewide race.
Copyright 2013: Associated Press
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by RED Location: Monona on Jan 4, 2013 at 12:17 PMAnd to celebrate they raised the taxes on the middle class![ Report Abuse ]
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by Nate Location: Madison on Jan 3, 2013 at 03:51 PMYea! Another politician to vote themselves a huge pay raise for sitting around and doing nothing to help us![ Report Abuse ]
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