He is to attend a church service this morning before a public swearing-in ceremony and reception.

Also in the apartment were four or five relatives who had come from out of town for the swearing-in ceremony.

His term officially started with a swearing-in ceremony held on May 18.

And again at the swearing-in ceremony for local officials.

In fact, the swearing-in ceremony had only taken place a few days ago.

However, later in the day she became ill and was forced to leave before the swearing-in ceremonies of the 100th Congress.

"Instead of a swearing-in ceremony for new members, they have a banquet in a good restaurant."

Congress has a budget of $775,00 for the swearing-in ceremony itself.

In the past, officials said, swearing-in ceremonies were small, private affairs attended only by family members, staff and close friends.

His term officially started with a swearing-in ceremony held on July 3.