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Rep. Travis Childers is sworn into office in Washington

Rep. Travis Childers, D-MS, (C) is sworn-in by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, (R) on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 20, 2008. Rep. Childers was elected during a Mississippi special election runoff for Sen. Roger Wicker's former House seat. Rep. Childers is seen here with his daughter Lauren Childers, son Dustin Childers, and wife Tami Childers. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott)

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