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By Kathy Kiely, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — The nation's capital is about to confront a political generation gap: Barack Obama, one of the youngest presidents ever to take the oath of office when he's inaugurated Jan. 20, will be working with the nation's oldest Congress.

The average age will be 57 in the House and 63 in the Senate, according to the chambers' historical offices. In each case, it's the highest on record.

Despite the departure of such veteran lawmakers as Republican Sens. Ted Stevens of Alaska and John Warner of Virginia, both in their 80s, the 111th Congress that convenes today is getting grayer. One reason: Some junior members also moved on — including Obama, 47, and the youngest senator, 44-year-old John Sununu of New Hampshire, who lost re-election.

The oldest member, 91-year-old Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia, returns.

"Even though we're losing a lot of years, a lot still remain," says Senate historian Richard Baker.

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