WASHINGTON, July 1 (UPI) -- Two U.S. House Democrats threw down the gauntlet to unseat their counterparts in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Joe Sestak of Pennsylvania said Wednesday he would challenge Republican-turned-Democrat Arlen Specter for his Senate seat and Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York said she would challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, appointed to replace Hillary Clinton when she was confirmed as secretary of state, The Hill reported.