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By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyAnnise Parker, the newest mayor of Houston, Tex., was inaugurated in a public ceremony in Houston Monday. In addition to being a three-time at-large council member and a former city controller, Parker is the first lesbian to lead a major American city. As Monday's event began, the master of ceremonies introduced Parker, "The mayor of the City of Houston, Annise Parker, accompanied by her life partner, Ms. Cathy Hubbard." Parker and Hubbard walked onto the stage hand-in-hand and waved to the crowd, which rose to its feet in a standing ovation. Parker later took the oath of office with her ...
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By David Sessions - Politics DailyPresident Obama left a voice-mail for Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker congratulating her on her victory. Parker is the first openly gay mayor of Texas' largest city. Obama told her that he hoped to see or speak with her soon, and that he is "watching and very proud." [Via The Burnt Orange Report] ...
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