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January 7, 2015

McConnell Assumes Role of Senate Majority Leader 
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Meanwhile in the Senate, 34 senators were sworn in, 13 of them for the
first time. Republican Senator Mitch Mc Connell assumed the job of
Senate majority leader.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell: "Today is an important day for
our country. Many senators took the oath this afternoon, 13 for the
first time, and a new Republican majority accepted its new
responsibility. We recognize the enormity of the task before us. We know
a lot of hard work awaits. We know many important opportunities await,
as well. I'm really optimistic about what we can accomplish."

 

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