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WASHINGTON -- On the same day Nancy Pelosi became the first female speaker of the House, freshman Rep. Keith Ellison got almost as much attention.
The Minnesota Democrat, the first Muslim elected to Congress, used a Quran once owned by Thomas Jefferson rather than a Bible as he re-enacted his swearing-in with Pelosi.See the full content of this document
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Lawmaker Takes Oath with Quran
The scene created a human traffic jam near the House floor. About 3...
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