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ATLANTA (AP) - Republican Paul Broun was ready to be sworn in as the newest member of Congress after his opponent declined a recount, even though the margin was just 394 votes.
Former state Sen. Jim Whitehead was entitled to a recount but he said Tuesday he had decided against it because the process could take up to a week.
"The people of this district have been without a federal representative since February, and that's long enough," Whitehead said in a statement. "For the good of the people of this district I will let the results stand and allow us to regain our vote in the House immediately."
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