Freshman snapshots.

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Representative Herbert Dixon discusses an amendment during the mock floor debate.

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Freshman legislator Patricia Haynes Smith asks a question during the House orientation program. Also pictured with Smith is Representative John Bel Edwards.

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Representative Robert Billiott indicates his "yes "vote while talking on the phone during the mock floor debate.

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