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Mary Christina Riley was sworn in as assistant secretary of legislation and congressional affairs at the Department of Education. She previously worked for Reps. Rob Wittman and Jen Kiggans.
It’s the 23rd day of a government shutdown and many federal employees, both still working and furloughed, are starting to miss paychecks. The House began the day with the Chair leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The Speaker designated Adrian Smith to act as Speaker pro tempore for today’s session.
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