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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives convene for the first session of the 113th Congress. New members will be sworn in while Representatives are expected to re-elect John Boehner, R-Ohio, as House Speaker.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director John Morton holds news conference to announce the results of a major operation that rescued sexually exploited children worldwide.

A Ugandan court on Wednesday dismissed charges against a British theatre producer accused of staging a play about gay people in the country without proper authorisation, his lawyer said, citing lack of evidence.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett (R) holds a news conference to announce plans to sue the NCAA over sanctions imposed against Penn State in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.

Sens. Lieberman, D-Conn., and Collins, R-Maine, to hold a news conference addressing the Senate homeland security committee report on the Benghazi attacks.

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Washington lawmakers and President Obama attend funeral service for Senator Daniel Inouye at the National Cathedral.

President Obama makes a statement on gun violence, Vice President Joe Biden attends the event at the Brady Press Briefing Room.

Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) holds a news conference to discuss new legislation to strengthen security at schools.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney holds a press briefing, where questions about gun control and the fiscal cliff are expected to be addressed.

Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., and Brady Campaign President Dan Gross hold a news conference to discuss gun violence.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy holds a news conference.

New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg makes an announcement regarding gun violence and legislation.