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In the Enquirer's Washington Notebook today:

Democrat Thor Jacobs, who is running in the Democratic primary for the 2nd District, has announced that Cincinnati City Councilmen John Cranley and Cecil Thomas have endorsed him.

Cranley, who is running against Republican Rep. Steve Chabot of Westwood in the 1st District, said: "We need intelligent, independent advocates like Thor in Congress. I look forward to serving alongside him in Washington."

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Republican Rep. Jean Schmidt has more fundraisers coming up. Tomorrow, she's holding an event in Washington with U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman. On Thursday, she's having a fundraiser with National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Reynolds, R-N.Y. Next week, she'll have an event in DC with Majority Leader John Boehner of West Chester.

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Former Congressman Bob McEwen, Schmidt's GOP primary rival in the 2nd Congressional District, plans to "take up a hammer" this Saturday to help build frames for 20 homes for Hurricane Katrina victims at Eastside Christian Church in Miami Township. Public officials and supporters have been invited to join him.