This morning, the 111th Congress will come together, as newly elected and returning members of the Senate and all members of the House, new and old, will be sworn in.
Along with Mike Michaud, Chellie Pingree will begin her term, representing Maine's 1st District. Susan Collins will also be sworn in to start her third term.
Unfortunately, the day is not without dispute. Roland Burris of Illinois intends to present himself:
Roland Burris and Democratic Party leaders headed toward a symbolic showdown at the door of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday as the former Illinois attorney general presses his claim to a disputed seat.
Burris said in an interview Monday evening that he intends to try to walk onto the Senate floor to be sworn in with incoming senators when the Senate convenes Tuesday despite declarations from party leaders that they will prevent the 71-year-old, longtime politician from entering the legislative body's ornate chamber.
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