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THE HILL, CRISTINA MARCOS Fifteen Democrats voted against returning Nancy Pelosi to the Speaker's chair on Thursday, short of the dozens who originally pledged to oppose her return to power. The defectors, nearly all freshman lawmakers, didn't all cast their votes for a single alternative candidate. Three Democrats, Rep. Jim Cooper (Tenn.) and freshman lawmakers Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) and Jeff Van... Read more »

NBC12, HEATHER SULLIVAN It’s a new day on Capitol Hill as newly elected Congress members and Senators took the oath of office. Some of Virginia’s new legislators help make this the most diverse Congress in history. However, one problem remains. The government is still closed as the showdown continues over funding a border wall with Mexico. The swearing-in ceremony was a historic one with a big cha... Read more »

ABC8, MICHAEL STERN Newly sworn in Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger says she has sent a letter requesting that her salary is withheld until the government shutdown is over. In her letter she says, "As a former federal employee, I know how difficult shutdowns are for the public servants who work through them unpaid, for those who are furloughed and anxious to get back to work, and for those who are... Read more »

NBC12 Democrat Abigail Spanberger has been sworn into Congress as the first woman to ever represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. The former CIA officer and political newcomer defeated two-term Republican Dave Brat in November. As of a few minutes ago, I am now officially a member of the U.S. House— and I couldn’t be more excited to get to work. If you’d like to stay updated on my officia... Read more »

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH, PATRICK WILSON Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-7th, was sworn in with other members of the 116th Congress on Thursday and voted for Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., for House speaker, keeping a campaign promise she made not to support House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi was elected speaker for a second time as Democrats took control of the House as a result of the November e... Read more »