There's a surge of Democratic women running for office in Maryland this year - and party officials say they want to make sure it stays that way.

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A couple of Montgomery County Democrats have emerged as the top contenders to replace Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler.

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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has been named secretary of the Democratic National Committee. Rawlings-Blake said Tuesday in a statement that it’s an honor to be appointed to support Democratic leaders throughout the country. She says she looks forward to working ...

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WASHINGTON — A history professor from Texas is seeking access to long-sealed court records that he believes may help explain the motivation behind the Watergate break-in that ultimately drove President Richard Nixon from office. Luke Nichter of Texas A&M is ...

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It is widely accepted that the new redistricting plan approved last week by the Maryland General Assembly will be challenged in court. Reportedly, one or more interest groups have already asked the Justice Department to step in and review the ...

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama bluntly challenged Congress Monday to act immediately on his new jobs plan, brandishing a copy of the legislation in the Rose Garden and demanding: “No games, no politics, no delays.” Surrounded by police officers, firefighters, ...

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WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Republican party says Rep. Anthony Weiner should resign after admitting he sent a lewd photo of himself on Twitter to a woman and then lied about it repeatedly. Reince Priebus says in a statement ...

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WASHINGTON — Embattled GOP Chairman Michael Steele could disclose late Monday whether he’ll seek re-election to the two-year post as a stream of challengers line up to challenge him in balloting next month. The latest to formally announce a candidacy: ...

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