Hughes Sworn-In to Fifth Consecutive Senate Term Today

PHILADELPHIA, January 6, 2009 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Phila.) today was sworn-in to his fifth consecutive state Senate term serving the citizens of Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.

Hughes vowed to continue fighting for the issues of “everyday Pennsylvanians” such as home foreclosure reform, improving health care access and a statewide economic stimulus plan that gets Pennsylvanians back to work.

“I am excited and determined to get to work on the business of the people,” Hughes said. “We need to create good jobs, improve our education system, provide health coverage to the uninsured, and make our communities better and safer.

“These are the issues that are most important to the people of the Seventh Senatorial District.”          

In November, Hughes was elected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as Senate Democratic Caucus Chair, a key leadership position.

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