Chambliss sworn in as senator; five newcomers join House delegation

WASHINGTON - Saxby Chambliss has been sworn in as a U.S. Senator, Georgia&#39;s first Senate Republican since the death of Paul Coverdell in July 2000. <br> <br> Chambliss -- a four-term U.S. representative -- defeated first-term Democratic Senator Max Cleland in November. <br> <br> Chambliss wasn&#39;t the only newcomer in the congressional delegation. During the same ceremony two years ago, no new House member from Georgia was sworn-in. But Tuesday, there were five. <br> <br> Democrats Denise Majette, Jim Marshall and David Scott, along with Republicans Max Burns and Phil Gingrey, officially joined the ranks as members of Congress.