Politics & Government
Kerry Bentivolio to Assume Congressional Office Today
The new Congressman, who represents Farmington, is among the members of the 113th Congress being sworn in today in Washington, D.C.
Congressman-elect Kerry Bentivolio (R-Milford) will assume office today, beginning a two-year term representing Michigan's newly realigned 11th Congressional District, which includes the City of Farmington.
Bentivolio is among 84 freshmen representatives taking part in today's swearing-in ceremonies.
Bentivolio, who defeated Syed Taj (D-Canton) in the Nov. 6 election, will succeed U.S. Rep. David Curson (D-Belleville), who won a special election on Nov. 6 to fill the remaining weeks of former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's (R-Livonia) term.
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McCotter resigned his office in July amid a petition-fraud scandal and leak of a television script to Detroit media.
According to C-SPAN, the House of Representatives will open the 113th Congress today with elections for House Speaker, followed by the swearing of members.
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The House Speaker will be sworn in by the Dean of the House before administering the oath of office to the House, C-SPAN reported.
The new makeup of House of Representatives includes 234 Republicans and 200 Democrats. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s (D-IL) seat remains vacant until an April 9 special election, C-SPAN reported.
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