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Roland Burris, the hopeful senator caught in the middle of the Rod Blagojevich scandal, will meet with Harry Reid over his possible seat. More Details
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4 Ohioans Join New Congress
Cleveland Woman, 104, Makes Plans For Inauguration
Ohio Election Results
5,500 Ballots Not Counted In Cuyahoga County
Women, Moderates Put Obama Over Top In Ohio
Ohio Author: Obama Election Beginning Of 'Participatory Democracy'
Refugee Turns Rep. Out Of New Orleans
Gates Estimates 2009 War Costs At $136B
Coleman Vows To Fight; Burris Turned Away
Will Obama's Intel Picks Pass Muster?
Obama's Kenyan Step-Grandma To Attend Ball
'Youth Ball' Added To Inaugural Bash
QVC To Sell Memorabilia At Inauguration
Obama Vows Accountability In Stimulus Plan
Obama Hunting For New Commerce Secretary
Franken Claims Victory As Lawsuit Looms

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Samantha Hayes
Samantha Hayes is a national correspondent for CNN Newsource based in Washington , D.C. and will cover the Presidential campaign exclusively for NewsChannel5. Samantha's reports will occur each weekday.

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NewsChannel5's Curtis Jackson is following the election race. Read his blog. More Details

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NewsChannel5's Chief Investigator Duane Pohlman is keeping an eye on ballot counting in Cuyahoga County. Read his blog. More Details
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Corruption Probe

The FBI conducts more raids on Cuyahoga County officials. Find out about the latest targets. More Details
Feds Raid Judges' Chambers

Recent Events Challenge Democrats' Grip On Cuyahoga Co.

11th Congressional District

Warrensville Heights Mayor Marcia Fudge will serve the final two months of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones' term. More Details
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Louis Stokes
Stokes
Louis Stokes is one of Ohio's longest serving and best-known lawmakers, serving in Congress for 30 years (1969 to 1999). After deciding not to seek another term, Stokes joined the prestigious law firm of Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, and continues to serve as a lecturer and writer for universities and bar associations.

Tom Sutton
Tom Sutton is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Co-Director of the Public Interest Research Center at Baldwin-Wallace College. He teaches American government and politics, and conducts research on state politics and policy issues, in particular school funding policy. Tom earned his doctorate in political science/public policy at Kent State University in 2001, and his B.A. in Political and Social Thought at the University of Virginia.

Gregory Costabile
Greg Costabile is the Mayor and Safety Director for the City of Mayfield Heights. He is also an active member of the Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers Association where he serves on the Executive Committee. Costabile is also a trial attorney and certified mediator for Phillips Mille & Costabile Co LPA, where his diverse practice includes an emphasis in municipal law and family law issues. He is a graduate of Cleveland Marshall College of Law and a cum laude graduate of Bowling Green State University. He is also a member of the American, Ohio State, and Cleveland Bar Associations and serves as a Trustee on multiple civic boards.

Dean DePiero
Dean E. DePiero is the 13th and youngest mayor elected to serve as the City of Parma, Ohio's chief executive officer. He is a graduate of Ashland University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law. He began his political career in 1995 as a councilman for the City of Parma. During the same time, he served as an assistant law director and prosecutor for the City of Berea. DePiero was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1997 and took office in January 1998. A staunch proponent of regionalism, DePiero is second vice president of the Ohio Municipal League. He serves on the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers Association. He was also asked to be an advisor to review Ohio's Lottery Commission.

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