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U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Chris Van Hollen have been picked to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week, according to Colorado media organizations and the Web site politickermd.com.

The site reported that the two congressmen will be the only two members of either major party's Maryland delegation to be speaking at either party's national convention.

Politickermd.com also reported that details regarding Tuesday's speeches at the Democratic convention are still unclear. However, the evening's theme will focus on...