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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.

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Biden To Head To Asia For Congressional Trip
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As of Jan. 1, 2009 at least 4,221 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since March 2003.
Tax Revenue From Indiana's Native Am. Plates Shifted
State law that took effect today shifts tax revenue generated by sales of Indiana's Native American license plate away from state park.
Obamas Seek To Get Settled For Start Of School
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Rhode Island senator was the force behind a grant program that has helped tens of millions of Americans attend college.
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