Politics

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Mike Shanahan is 9-16 since taking over in Washington as the head coach, while Mike Holmgren is 8-17 since taking over as team president in Cleveland. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will likely face stiff opposition against several proposals in his legislative agenda for next year. Mr. O'Malley is taking the lead on legalizing same-sex marriage and is expected to push for a gas-tax increase. (T.J. Kirkpartick/The Washington Times)

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Italy's new premier-designate Mario Monti addresses the media at the Senate in Rome on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

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Carter Mead shows off designs on his prosthetic leg as GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman tours a prosthetics firm Friday in Manchester, N.H. (Associated Press)

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U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, a Democrat, decided not to seek re-election this year, presenting an opportunity for the GOP to pick up another seat. (Associated Press)

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Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, left, is congratulated by former Premier socialist leader George Papandreou after his speech at Greek Parliament in Athens, Monday, Nov. 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

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A vaccination campaign using Shanchol is expected to be carried out in the capital and Central Plateau in January. (Associated Press)

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"If Bashar has the interest of his country, he would step down, but he would also create an ability to reach out and start a new phase of Syrian political life." - Jordan's King Abdullah

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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, chairman of the Democratic Governor Association, speaks Nov. 14, 2011, to the press about the efforts of Democratic governors to create opportunity during challenging economic times at the National Press Club in Washington. (T.J. Kirkpatrick/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Gloria Cain (left) accompanies her husband, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain, as he announces his candidacy in Atlanta on May 21, 2011. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** The Supreme Court is seen in Washington on May 3, 2011. (Associated Press)

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** FILE ** President Obama signs the health care bill at the White House in Washington on March 23, 2010, flanked by smiling supporters from the House and Senate as well as Victoria Reggie Kennedy (behind Mr. Obama's right shoulder), widow of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was a champion of the legislation. (Associated Press)

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Italy's new premier-designate economist Mario Monti leaves the hotel to start talks with parties' representatives in Rome on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

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Muslim women listen Oct. 27, 2011, as Cyrus McGoldrick, a civil rights expert at Brooklyn College in New York, teaches them about their rights in regard to an NYPD surveillance program targeting Muslims. (Associated Press)

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Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, on Nov. 14, 2011. (Associated Press)

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Rep. Jeb Hensarling is working with 11 others to "put forth legislation that actually addresses our long-term structural debt." (Associated Press)

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the first woman to serve as bishop of the Washington Episcopal Diocese, speaks with a member of the congregation following a service. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde greets a churchgoer after a service Sunday at the National Cathedral. The 51-year-old was installed Saturday as the ninth bishop of the Washington Episcopal Diocese. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Rep. Ron Paul said he wasn't trying to embarrass fellow Texan Rick Perry when Mr. Perry forgot, during a debate on Wednesday, one of the three federal agencies he wants to abolish if he's elected president. Mr. Paul held up five fingers. (Associated Press)

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President Obama arrives Sunday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Honolulu. Mr. Obama said China must adhere to international trade rules and stop infringing upon U.S. intellectual-property rights. (Associated Press)