Brian Schatz Sworn In As Hawaii’s New Senator

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Sen. Brian Schatz, appointed by Gov. Neil Abercrombie to the seat of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, was sworn in the Senate on Thursday by Vice President Joe Biden.

“Congratulations Senator, and welcome,” Biden said. Sen. Daniel Akaka, also of Hawaii who is resigning at the end of the year, stood by Schatz as the oath was read.

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