Mayor Pugh takes leave of absence; Hogan calls for investigation into book deal

Mayor Catherine Pugh is taking a leave of absence, effective midnight, saying she needs to focus on her health. The leave comes amid an ongoing scandal over a controversial children's book deal with the University of Maryland Medical System and several health insurers and Gov. Larry Hogan's call for an investigation into her book sales. City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young will replace Pugh during her absence as required by the city's charter. "Mayor Catherine E. Pugh has been battling…
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