January 03, 2013

GayPolitics: Record 7 Out Lawmakers Sworn in to Congress

At the other end of the Capitol, a record six openly gay, lesbian and bisexual House members took the oath of office along with their new colleagues.  Reps. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and David Cicilline, D-R.I., returned to the chamber for their third and second terms, respectively.  Joining them are newly-elected Reps. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y.