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PHOTO: Tammy Baldwin Sworn In As First Out Senator

By Dan Avery January 3, 2013 at 12:01pm

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PHOTO: Tammy Baldwin was sworn in today as the first openly gay senator today. Above the Wisconsin lawmaker takes her oath with other senators elected in November.

Photo: SenateDems

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Wisconsin Gazette

Go Tammy!

Check out the Wisconsin Gazette’s story about Sen. Baldwin’s swearing in ceremony and the challenges she faces HERE: http://www.wisconsingazette.com/national-gaze/baldwin-takes-oath-as-113th-congress-convenes.html

January 16, 2013 at 3:01pm

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