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Michigan representatives back in the House

Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, takes his oath of office with his peers in the House of Representatives on the Michigan Legislature's first day of the new session, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Lansing. Seated behind Rep. Courser is his wife, Fon Courser.
Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, takes his oath of office with his peers in the House of Representatives on the Michigan Legislature's first day of the new session, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, in Lansing. Seated behind Rep. Courser is his wife, Fon Courser.
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The new Speaker of the House, Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, was all smiles while seated next to his wife, Jennifer.
The new Speaker of the House, Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, was all smiles while seated next to his wife, Jennifer.
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. administered the oath to the members of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. administered the oath to the members of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, talks with Rep Todd Courser, R-Lapeer about the location of their new seats. Courser's father, Dan Courser looks over his shoulder.
Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, talks with Rep Todd Courser, R-Lapeer about the location of their new seats. Courser's father, Dan Courser looks over his shoulder.
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Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, reads the Bible in her temporary seat while waiting for her turn to select her permanent seat.
Rep. Cindy Gamrat, R-Plainwell, reads the Bible in her temporary seat while waiting for her turn to select her permanent seat.
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The new Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, talks with Rep. Tom Cochran, D-Mason, during a lull in the proceedings.
The new Majority Floor Leader, Rep. Aric Nesbitt, R-Lawton, talks with Rep. Tom Cochran, D-Mason, during a lull in the proceedings.
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Rep. Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, sits with his wife Stephanie, far right, after taking his oath of office.
Rep. Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, sits with his wife Stephanie, far right, after taking his oath of office.
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Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, was forced to repeat as he announced his seating choice.
Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, was forced to repeat as he announced his seating choice.
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The new Speaker of the House, Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, shares a chuckle with his wife, Jennifer, after all the seats were selected. Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, uses his phone in the background.
The new Speaker of the House, Kevin Cotter, R-Mount Pleasant, shares a chuckle with his wife, Jennifer, after all the seats were selected. Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, uses his phone in the background.
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Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac, takes pictures of the staff. "Call me 'Photo Phil," he quipped.
Rep. Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac, takes pictures of the staff. "Call me 'Photo Phil," he quipped.
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Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, takes a quiet moment during the invocation.
Rep. Todd Courser, R-Lapeer, takes a quiet moment during the invocation.
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