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Updated: Thursday, 03 Jan 2013, 11:10 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 03 Jan 2013, 11:10 AM EST

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy is preparing to become Connecticut's newest senator, replacing the retiring Joe Lieberman.

Murphy told The Associated Press on Thursday that he spent the morning receiving a tutorial on Senate floor demeanor, how to vote and the other ins and outs of being a senator. He is scheduled to be sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden at noon.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal will escort Murphy down the center aisle of the Senate to Lieberman's desk for the ceremony. Eventually, Murphy's seat will be located elsewhere in the Senate based on his seniority.

The 39-year-old Murphy will be the youngest member of the Senate. He said he's "a bundle of nerves" but called it thrilling to be sworn in to represent Connecticut. His wife and two sons will attend.