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This is al jazeera america. Live from new york city. Im tony harris, and we begin in washington the 114th congress is in session. And already in its first showdown with president obama lawmakers were sworn in on capitol hill for a new term. [ gavel ] senate will come to order. For the first time in eight years the republicans control the senate and the house. The first item, the keystone pipeline. The white house has come out swinging saying president obama will not sign it. Libby casey joins us live now from capitol hill, libby, the warning comes on what is usually a day of camaraderie and pageantry. And there was a lot of celebration today tony, as members of congress soaked in this experience, many of them surrounded by family members and some here for the first time. There was no delay though, in getting right into the thick of the fight and its a battle that highlights what well see happen over the next two years. Familiar faces but with new power. Senate
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