Capitol Lens | Jersey boys

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Capitol Lens | Jersey boys

By Bill Clark

Posted September 9, 2024 at 6:30pm

New Jersey Sens. George Helmy, left, and Cory Booker embrace in the Capitol on Monday. Helmy, who was appointed to replace former Sen. Bob Menendez, was sworn in to the Senate the same day.

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