Friday, April 12, 2013

Robin Kelly sworn in, replaces Jesse Jackson Jr., in congress

Robin Kelly, (c) in a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker John Boehner. PHOTO/Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP

Former Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly was sworn in Thursday as the newest member of the House, taking over the seat held for 17 years by scandal-tarnished Jesse Jackson Jr.

Kelly, in remarks made after House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, administered the oath of office, stressed her commitment to combating gun violence, passing immigration reform, creating jobs and

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