BOSTON (AP) - Democrat Seth Moulton, Massachusetts' newest member of Congress, says he hopes to focus on the needs of his district while bringing his experience as a former U.S. Marine to a fractious Washington.
Moulton is one of 71 new members of both parties to arrive in the capitol this week. He took his oath of office Tuesday in the House of Representatives.
The Iraq war veteran upset nine-term Democratic Congressman John Tierney in the September primary and won the state's 6th District seat by defeating Republican Richard Tisei in November.
Moulton started the day at a bipartisan prayer breakfast before volunteering to prepare items for a food truck that serves hot meals across the capitol. He also held an open house at his D.C. office for constituents and supporters.
