At the "laying of the keel" ceremony for the USS Detroit, Barbara Levin's initials are welded into a plaque that will become part of the ship's hull. "I am very proud to serve as the sponsor of this powerful ship, which honors my native city," she said.
The Senate will convene at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2013. Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will recess for the Joint Session for the counting of the electoral votes.
Senators will gather at 12:45 p.m. to proceed together to the Joint Session.
