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Both the Senate and the House are called into session midday Tuesday for the first time in 2009.

IN THE SENATE: Cheney swears in newly and re-elected senators on the floor, including VP-elect Biden -- who has yet to resign his seat.

IN THE HOUSE: Pelosi is re-elected as speaker, receives a standing ovation.

Nine new senators and 54 House members are on the Hill Tuesday to start their freshman terms.

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    • President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office

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