Politics & Government
Meng Sworn In As Congresswoman
Flushing Democrat replaces Gary Ackerman in House of Representatives.
Former state Assemblywoman Grace Meng was sworn in Thursday as a member of the House of Representatives.
Meng, who replaces U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman, won the seat in November after defeating Councilman Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone.
She was sworn in by House Speaker John Boehner, R-OH.
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Photo courtesy of Meng's office.
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