Assemblymember Brian M. McLaughlin (D-Flushing) joined President Bill Clinton in congratulating Hillary Rodham Clinton following her election to the United States Senate. (L. to r.) are: President Clinton; McLaughlin, also New York City Central Labor Council president; New York State AFL-CIO Treasurer Paul Cole; Senator-elect Clinton; New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes and CSEA President Danny Donohue.