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Steele becomes first African-American RNC chairman

Jan. 30, 2009
Michael Steele, a former Maryland lieutenant governor, was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee on Friday.
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Cardin projected winner in Md. Senate race

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Record number of blacks up for Senate

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Ehrlichs say 'No' to Maryland Senate race

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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler