Here's A Look At Congress' Incoming Freshman Class
The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.
by Barbara Sprunt
Jan 03, 2021
4 minutes
With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the 117th Congress is now getting under way as members take their oaths of office on Capitol Hill Sunday.
For many, the process will be familiar territory. But for most of the incoming lawmakers, it's the beginning of a brand new chapter.
Here's a look at that group of lawmakers and what their first few days will look like:
Pandemic looms large
The first day brings with it considerably less pomp and celebration than typical opening day proceedings, where Capitol Hill is flooded with newly elected lawmakers and their families.
Instead, the atmosphere will likely be quite somber, especially in light of the death of who died from complications of
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