Republican convicted of assaulting reporter to join House

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AP Washington
Last Updated : Jun 21 2017 | 2:07 PM IST
Montana Republican Greg Gianforte is set to be sworn in as the newest member of Congress, a month after he body slammed a reporter who asked him a question about the GOP health care bill.
Gianforte, a wealthy former software executive, has called for civility in politics following his conviction for assaulting a reporter the day before winning a special congressional election.
Gianforte won a May 25 special election to serve the remaining 18 months in the House term vacated by now-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. Gianforte has already filed for re- election. He will be sworn in today by House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Once his oath is completed, Republicans will have 239 members in the House to 193 for Democrats. Three seats are vacant although elections have been held.

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First Published: Jun 21 2017 | 2:07 PM IST

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