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Hoyer says December session of Congress is possible

House Democratic Leader Steny Hoyer said today that Congress could come back next month to deal with the national economic crisis, even as he conceded that action this week on an auto industry bailout looks unlikely.

Police officers stay in jobs despite serious convictions

Police officers convicted of serious violent offences are continuing to serve, it has emerged. Dozens of officers at a single force are patrolling the streets despite convictions for gun crimes, actual bodily harm, theft and...

GOP leaders give support to Steele

Maryland Republicans back bid to become national party chair Maryland Republican leaders endorsed yesterday Michael S. Steele's bid to become the party's next national chairman and called him well-positioned to get the job.

Staff praised over blackmail case

Police staff who helped to convict a gang which preyed on migrant workers have been commended for their efforts. Four Polish men were convicted in October of running a blackmail racket which targeted workers in Hereford....

Cummings says AIG chief should resign

Md. congressman angered by reports of resort hotel event Rep. Elijah E. Cummings called yesterday for the resignation of American International Group's top executive after news reports of another resort hotel event involving...

Evesham aiming for FA Cup shock

Evesham United manager Paul West says all the staff at the club are excited as they prepare for the biggest match in their history. "Everyone is buzzing but we're not going there to make the numbers up," he told BBC Hereford...

Obama's challenge changes

President-elect Barack Obama starts transition process with appointment of Rahm Emanuel to chief of staff In running a successful national campaign, Barack Obama laid down guidelines that came to be seen as hallmarks of his...

Handful of key states could indicate presidential winner

Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama greets people at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Both candidates are planning to make a final election day push in swing states. 10 things to watch for today

Handful of key states could signal tonight's big winner

By Paul West | paul.west@baltsun.com WASHINGTON - Americans are making history today. They'll choose the country's first black president or they'll elect its oldest new chief executive, with the first female vice president....

ELECTION 2008 Handful of key states could indicate winner

By Paul West | paul.west@baltsun.com WASHINGTON - Americans are making history today. They'll choose the country's first black president or they'll elect its oldest new chief executive, with the first female vice president....

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