Published 1/6/2009
by sarahbethparker
at CNN Political Ticker
Vice-President Dick Cheney will swear in VP-elect Joe Biden.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The disputes over the Illinois and Minnesota Senate seats are stealing the spotlight, but there'll be other drama on Capitol Hill during today's swearing in of the 111th Congress.
The most interesting picture of the day could be Dick Cheney swearing in the man that [...]
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