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Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. takes the oath of office, administered by Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the United States Naval Observatory as Dr. Jill Biden looks on, Sunday, January 20, 2012. (AP Photo/New York Times, Josh Haner, Pool)

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Updated: Sunday, 20 Jan 2013, 10:46 AM CST
Published : Sunday, 20 Jan 2013, 7:30 AM CST

MATTHEW DALY,Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden has been sworn in to a second term.

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The 70-year-old Biden took the oath of office from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotamayor during a private ceremony Sunday at the U.S. Naval Observatory, the vice president's residence.

Biden and President Barack Obama will take the oath of office again on Monday during a public ceremony at the Capitol.

Biden sworn in to second term

Private ceremony held at Naval Observatory

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