Hochul sworn in to Congress from Western NY; Local Congressman offers a bit of advice

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Published June 3, 2011 at 7:50 AM EDT

By Ryan Morden, WRVO's Washington Correspondent

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kathy Hochul became a member of Congress this week, after winning a special election to fill a vacant seat.

North Country Congressman Bill Owens knows how it feels to have to jump into the job in the middle of a Congressional year. WRVO Washington Correspondent Ryan Morden says Owens is offering Hochul a bit of advice.

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