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Washington Opens Congress With New Members and Dinner Invite
Congress opened with high interest due to many House and Senate changes and a shift to Democratic control. Senator-elect Williams occupies Jefferson Davis's former desk as Bayonet marks remain, while the President invites new senators and wives to a White House dinner to foster personal ties.
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