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• Politicians “Face” constituents, debate online
  ANNAPOLIS — While the digital world doesn’t allow for shaking hands or kissing babies, some local lawmakers say they see it as an invaluable tool for interacting with their constituents and generating support during campaigns.
• Man charged with DUI causing death after crash near Martinsburg
  MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A 37-year-old Martinsburg man was charged with driving under the influence causing death after a two-vehicle accident Thursday night on U.S. 11 north of Martinsburg left a Hagerstown woman dead, according to
• County's jobless rate jumped to 10.9% in January
  Washington County’s unemployment rate soared to 10.9 percent in January, its highest level in almost 18 years, according to figures released Friday morning.
• Health care reform plan could bring coverage to 261,000 in Md.
  WASHINGTON — As many as 261,000 uninsured Marylanders could receive health care coverage and approximately 1 million families and 122,100 small businesses could receive tax credits under the current health care reform plan.