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NY Democrat Bill Owens sworn in to US House
Quick ReadPelosi swears in Democrat Bill Owens to represent NY's 23rd Congressional District
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Air Force Capt. Bill Owens, a Democrat, was sworn in to represent New York's 23rd Congressional District in time to vote on a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system.
Owens met with President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday and took part in a ceremonial swearing-in with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Owens beat Conservative Doug Hoffman in...
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