Tea Party Takes Power: Meet 10 New Lawmakers in Washington

Jan. 3, 2011— -- A new class of freshman lawmakers has arrived in Washington to assume the reigns of power, with plenty of goals for the new year. Many of the new legislators come to the Capitol backed by the support of the Tea Party.

This week, ABC's Diane Sawyer will sit down with 10 of the incoming Republicans to discuss their hopes and ambitions as they begin to govern. Ahead of Sawyer's interview, we share information on each of these new lawmakers eager to make their mark in Washington.

Gosar has worn a lapel pin with an image of a shovel because, he says, "When you're surrounded by a pile of crap, the only way you can dig out is one shovel at a time."

Hartzler authored the book, "Running God's Way: Step by Step to a Successful Political Campaign."

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