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UNITED STATES
Congresswoman fills Clinton's seat
New York Gov. David Paterson appointed Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand on Jan. 23 to fill New York's vacant Senate seat, settling on a woman from a largely rural, eastern district of the state to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton.
The appointment, which does not require confirmation, came one day after Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy, abruptly withdrew from consideration.
The Japan Times Weekly: Jan. 31, 2009 (C) All rights reserved
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