Politicians with Md. roots hold powerful posts in House

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After the Democratic Caucus elections last week, politicians with Maryland roots occupy three of the top six most-powerful spots in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi of California grew up in Baltimore, her father served five terms as a Maryland congressman and her brother was elected as Baltimore mayor.

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-St. Mary's County, was re-elected to serve as majority leader, the No. 2 spot. And Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Montgomery County, was selected to serve as assistant to the speaker and...