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January 3, 2019

WASHINGTON—Rep. Ilhan Omar was sworn in today as the Representative from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, making her the first Somali-American Member of Congress, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota, and one of the first two Muslim-American women elected to Congress.

Issues:Immigration
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U.S. Capitol Building at Dawn
January 3, 2019
The First Session of the 116th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2019 in Washington, DC.
Issues:Immigration