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State Sen. Gloria Romero says to count her in on the derby to replace Hilda Solis in Congress. Solis will be Barack Obama's labor secretary. Other names being tossed around include Assemblyman Ed Hernandez of West Covina, Judy Chu of the state Board of Equalization, and her husband Assemblyman Mike Eng of El Monte. Not interested, says Eng. SGV Tribune
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