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About Our National Political Reporter
Samantha Hayes is a national correspondent for CNN Newsource based in Washington, D.C. and will cover the Presidential campaign exclusively for WCPO-TV. You'll see Samantha's updates weekdays on 9 News at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Hayes was an anchor and reporter at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City and covered many stories of national interest including the return of Elizabeth Smart and the 2006 Winter Olympics from Torino, Italy.

Hayes graduated with honors from the Grady College of Journalism at the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast news.

Democrats Clear Impasse Blocking Health Care Vote
Capping months of struggle, House Democrats cleared an abortion-related impasse blocking a vote on sweeping health care legislation late Friday.
Analysis: 10% Jobless Is Obama's New World
The President is now dealing with a brand new reality.
Recount Possible In Hamilton City Council Race
A slim margin separated Timothy Naab and the other two candidates. Video Watch Video
Pres. Obama Orders Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has also declared a moment of silence at 2:34 this afternoon -- exactly 24 hours after the deadly shooting at Fort Hood. Video Watch Video
Ohio Democrats Want Online Voter Registration
Lawmakers pushing for online registration so voters don't have to send information through the mail.
Poker Champ Stakes Claim In Ohio Casinos
The casino developer and poker champion who had a failed bid for an Ohio slots parlor in 2008 has staked a claim to all four Ohio casinos. Video Watch Video
Groundbreaking Likely In Spring 2010 For Cincinnati Casino
Passage of Ohio Issue 3 seen as "defining moment" in the region's history. Video Watch Video
Casino Backers Eager For Ohio Future
But casino opponents are still trying to make changes to the deal.
Senate Acts To Extend Aid For Jobless, Homebuyers
Senate votes to give jobless up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits & expand tax credit program for homebuyers.
Little Miami Schools Placed On Fiscal Caution
The designation came from the Ohio Dept. of Education after the district's third plea for money was rejected by voters Tuesday. Video Watch Video
Water Works Issue 8 Passes
Cincinnati Water District ammendment passes.
CPS Renewal Levy Passes, 4 Board Members Voted In
Both staff and students can breathe a sigh of relief after Issue 52, a renewal levy for the Cincinnati Public Schools, passed with 60% of the votes Tuesday.
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