LA MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA SWORN IN

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, center, receives a hug from California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with his wife Maria Shriver, left, during the inauguration ceremonies on July 1, 2005 in Los Angeles. (UPI Michael/Tweed)

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