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Residents in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District have a new congressman. Republican John Kline was sworn into office Tuesday. Kline defeated incumbent Democrat Bill Luther in the November election, after redistricting shifted the 2nd District to primarily the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Kline is an ex-Marine and is hoping to get on the House Armed Services Committee. He spoke with 

Residents in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District have a new congressman. Republican John Kline was sworn into office Tuesday. Kline defeated incumbent Democrat Bill Luther in the November election, after redistricting shifted the 2nd District to primarily the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Kline is an ex-Marine and is hoping to get on the House Armed Services Committee. He spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.


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