Politics & Government

[VIDEO] General Assembly Sworn In

In a session full of pomp, circumstance, family and friends, the members of the 2013-14 General Assembly convene for the first time.

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75 state representatives were sworn into the General Assembly during a New Year's Day ceremony.

Rep. Gordon Fox (D-Providence) was returned to the House speakership by a vote of 66-6, with 3 abstentions. 

Across the way, in the Senate chambers, 38 senators were sworn in. Sen. Teresa Paiva-Weed (D-Newport, Jamestown) regained the presidency, with Hodgson casting the lone "nay" vote.

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