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Jay Inslee sworn in as Washington’s 23rd governor

Published: Jan. 16, 2013 at 4:01 p.m. PST
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  • Jay Inslee, center left, is sworn in as Washington state Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, center right, in the rotunda of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Jay Inslee, center left, is sworn in as Washington state Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen, center right, in the rotunda of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
  • Jay Inslee, left, waves after being sworn in as Washington state Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen,right, in the rotunda of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Jay Inslee, left, waves after being sworn in as Washington state Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen,right, in the rotunda of the Legislative Building at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
  • The 2013 Illinois Senate begins with a color guard parade down the center isle during swearing ceremonies on Senate floor at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Springfield Ill. (SETH PERLMAN/AP)
    The 2013 Illinois Senate begins with a color guard parade down the center isle during swearing ceremonies on Senate floor at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, in Springfield Ill. (SETH PERLMAN/AP)
  • Gov. Jay Inslee stands with his hand over his heart as he watches a Washington State Patrol honor guard bring in the U.S. flag to a joint session of the Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Olympia, Wash. shortly after Inslee was sworn in as governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Gov. Jay Inslee stands with his hand over his heart as he watches a Washington State Patrol honor guard bring in the U.S. flag to a joint session of the Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Olympia, Wash. shortly after Inslee was sworn in as governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
  • Gov. Jay Inslee looks on as Lena Hou sings the national anthem, during a joint session of the Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Olympia, Wash. shortly after Inslee was sworn in as governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Gov. Jay Inslee looks on as Lena Hou sings the national anthem, during a joint session of the Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Olympia, Wash. shortly after Inslee was sworn in as governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
  • Gov. Jay Inslee, left, is greeted by former Gov. Chris Gregoire, right, in the governor's office after Inslee was sworn in as Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire served two terms as Governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Gov. Jay Inslee, left, is greeted by former Gov. Chris Gregoire, right, in the governor's office after Inslee was sworn in as Governor, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Gregoire served two terms as Governor. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
  • Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to a joint session of the Washington Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, shortly after being sworn in as Governor, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)
    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to a joint session of the Washington Legislature, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, shortly after being sworn in as Governor, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (TED S. WARREN/AP)

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