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January 31, 2013

William Cowan Appointed to Fill Kerry's Senate Seat 
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Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry bid farewell to the Senate on
Wednesday following his confirmation as the next Secretary of State.
Kerry will formally take over for Hillary Clinton on Friday.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has tapped William Cowan as Kerry's
temporary replacement until a special election is held in June. With
Cowan's appointment, the Senate will have two African-American members
for the first time ever.

 

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