Nancy Pelosi - Wikipedia
WebPelosi supported her longtime friend John Murtha for House majority leader, the second-ranking post in the House. His competitor was House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, who had been Pelosi's second-in-command since 2003. [50] Hoyer was elected House majority leader over Murtha by a margin of 149–86.
Biography | Representative Nancy Pelosi
WebSpeaker Pelosi has long been a leader in the fight for full equality. She spearheaded the historic repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing gay and lesbian Americans to openly serve their country.
Nancy Pelosi - Age, Career & Congress - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · Famous Political Figures. Black History. Nancy Pelosi. Politician Nancy Pelosi became the first female Democratic leader of the House of Representatives and the first female speaker of...
Top moments in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership reign : NPR
WebNov 19, 2022 · Politics. Pelosi shattered the marble ceiling and leaves a historic leadership legacy. November 19, 20225:01 AM ET. Susan Davis. Enlarge this image. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California...
Nancy Pelosi | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 18, 2024 · Nancy Pelosi, American Democratic politician who is a congresswoman from California in the U.S. House of Representatives (1987– ). In 2007 she became the first woman to serve as speaker of the House (2007–11 and 2019–23). Her other posts have included House minority leader (2003–07 and 2011–19).
Pelosi to step down as party leader after two decades at the top - NPR
WebNov 17, 2022 · Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images. Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who shattered the "marble ceiling" to become the first woman to lead the U.S. House — announced Thursday she will step down from party...
Nancy Pelosi to Step Down From House Democratic Leadership
WebNov 17, 2022 · WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi, the dominant political operator, legislative tactician and face of House Democrats for two decades, and the first woman to serve as speaker, announced on Thursday...
Nancy Pelosi stands down as leader of US House Democrats - BBC
WebNov 17, 2022 · Nancy Pelosi, who has led Democrats in the US House of Representatives for almost two decades, has announced she is standing down from the role. The 82-year-old is the most powerful Democrat in...
Nancy Pelosi's historic role as first female House speaker
WebNov 17, 2022 · Now 82, the first and only woman elected as House speaker, second in line to the presidency and the highest-ranking woman in American government, commanded even more attention than usual as she ...
A timeline of Pelosi’s career in Congress - The Washington Post
WebJan 1, 2023 · House Majority Leader Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.), Pelosi and Rep. Jack Brooks (D-Tex.) meet on the steps of the Capitol on Jan. 24, 1990 to discuss the veto override vote on legislation that...
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