News on Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi backs bill to curb lawmakers' insider trading

2011-12-01T15:30:50Z

US President Barack Obama's top ally in the House of Representatives on Thursday backed a bill to curb any insider trading by lawmakers and predicted it would "fly" to passage.

Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters she supported proposed legislatio...

Cain regrets Pelosi "Princess Nancy" comment

2011-11-09T20:00:04Z

(Reuters) - Presidential candidate Herman Cain, battling allegations of sexual harassment, said he regretted calling House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi "...

Three House Democrats named to new deficit panel

2011-08-11T10:00:14Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday announced her three appointees to a special congressional committee that will look at long-term deficit reductions, rounding out the 12-m...

US Republicans face record disapproval: poll

2011-08-09T19:30:27Z

Nearly three out of five Americans have an unfavorable view of Republicans, an all-time high, and two in five do not want their own member of Congress reelected, according to a poll out Tuesday.

Overall, 70 percent of respondents to a CNN/ORC International survey said most US<...

House Democrats might not back debt deal: Pelosi

2011-07-31T16:00:14Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the House of Representatives might decide not to support a last-minute deal to raise the debt ceiling when they meet on Monday, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday...

Short-term debt plan not being considered: Pelosi

2011-07-23T10:30:06Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are "definitely not" considering a short-term debt limit increase in their weekend negotiations to break an impasse, House of Representatives Democratic lea...

Boehner, Pelosi resist Camp David budget retreat

2011-07-15T09:32:01Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional leaders on Thursday resisted the idea of a weekend country retreat with President Barack Obama to break a budget deadlock that is threatening the United States' top-notch credit rating.

A source familiar with the matt...

House Democrats seek large deficit plan

2011-07-15T09:30:35Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Friday she hopes talks between President Barack Obama and congressional leaders on raising the $14.3 trillion U.S. debt limit will result in a large deficit reduction plan.

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Illinois governor signs election law favoring Democrats

2011-06-24T17:00:23Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois Democratic Governor Pat Quinn signed into law on Friday a new congressional district map that could reverse gains Repu...

Anthony Weiner to step down: Democratic source

2011-06-16T07:30:23Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Representative Anthony Weiner, embroiled in an Internet sex scandal, has informed House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi that he will resign, a Democratic source told Reuters on Thursday.

"He told Pelosi last night," the source said.

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Pelosi seeks House ethics probe on Weiner

2011-06-06T15:30:22Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi on Monday called for an ethics panel probe into the conduct of Representative Anthony Weiner after he admitted having Internet sex relationships with a number of women.

"I am calling for an Et...

Nancy Pelosi Questions John Boehner On Cost To Defend DOMA

2011-03-12T09:00:18Z

Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi wants an estimated cost to the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi wants an estimated cost to the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

“It is important that the House receive an estimate of the co...

Obama foes hit health overhaul in test vote

2011-01-07T14:30:50Z

US President Barack Obama's Republican foes flexed their newfound political muscle on Friday, setting the stage for a wholly symbolic vote next week to repeal his signature health care overhaul.

Just four Democrats joined 232 Republicans as the House of Representatives, in Republican hands for two da...

Dems: Congress will OK aid for 9/11 responders

2010-12-20T06:30:29Z

New York Democrats say Congress will approve extra health benefits for 9/11 responders

New York's two senators said Monday that the votes are there for Congress to approve a scaled-back bill providing extra benefits to emergency workers who responded to the attacks on the World Trade Center.

But one of them, Liberals' distrust of Obama gives Pelosi new mission: Block White House deals with GOP

Hers was the face on the grainy negative TV ads that helped defeat scores of Democrats. His agenda, re-election chances and legacy are on the line.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi of Californ...

Pelosi on prayer

2010-11-29T14:31:24Z

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Keeping Pelosi Wrong Signal After Midterms

2010-11-29T14:45:09Z

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The Big Question for Nancy Pelosi: What Now?

2010-11-29T14:38:33Z

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Uneasy House Democrats keep Pelosi as their leader

2010-11-29T14:40:32Z

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House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

2010-11-18T14:31:56Z

House Democrats elect Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader despite big election losses

House Democrats elected Nancy Pelosi to remain as their leader Wednesday despite massive party losses in this month's congressional elections that prompted some lawmakers to call for new leadership. Pelosi, the nation's first female House speaker, w...

Republicans tap Boehner as US House speaker

2010-11-18T14:30:59Z

Fresh from huge gains in this month's elections, Republicans on Wednesday officially chose John Boehner to serve as the next speaker of the House of Representatives.

Boehner now awaits near-certain election by the full House as speaker when Republicans step into Con...

House Republicans pick Boehner as speaker

2010-11-18T14:15:47Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday formally made John Boehner their pick to lead the chamber when they take c...

House Dems Keep Nancy Pelosi As Their Leader

2010-11-29T14:40:31Z

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Pelosi expected to remain House Democrats' leader

2010-11-29T14:40:35Z

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Pelosi tries to soothe unhappy House Democrats

2010-11-16T15:00:31Z

Pelosi is poised to stay atop House Democrats, but unlike GOP, party remains divided

Fractious House Democrats feuded Tuesday over their leader's refusal to step aside after massive election losses, and some signaled they will compromise with Republicans over the next two years. That's a big contrast to the discipline and closed ranks that Republicans adopted four years ago when they lost th...

Nancy Pelosi Wolf Blitzer

2010-11-30T13:54:17Z

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Time Person of the Year 2009

2010-11-30T13:56:40Z

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Pelosi Bush A 'Total Failure'

2010-11-30T13:55:03Z

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Pelosi in political purgatory, Dems in turmoil

2010-11-15T00:02:16Z

Still speaker but not next year's leader, Pelosi to gavel in Congress as turmoil swirls

The petite woman in regal purple edged her way behind a raucous mob of reporters awaiting the next speaker of the House, a brutal midterm election behind her and an unclear future ahead.

Attuned for four years to the comings and goings of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, few in the press klatch noticed —...

Pelosi seen winning House party leader job

2010-11-14T13:30:11Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Outgoing House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared to secure the top Democratic leadership spot for next year, as the only lawmaker expected to mount a challenge acknowledged on Sunday that he will not have the support to topple her.

"You know, I can add and subtract pretty well. I don't ...

Pelosi creates No. 3 spot for Clyburn

2010-11-29T14:44:55Z

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GOP Valentine's Day Cards

2010-11-30T13:51:28Z

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Dalai Lama meets Nancy Pelosi

2010-11-30T13:50:19Z

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Democrats pressing Pelosi to step aside

2010-11-10T15:30:49Z

Rank-and-file Democrats, smarting from electoral drubbing, threaten public rebuke of Pelosi

In a fresh sign of turmoil among defeated Democrats, a growing number of the rank and file say they won't support House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a politically symbolic roll call when the new Congress meets in January.

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The 'Swerve Election'

2010-11-29T14:44:44Z

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A New Battle Is About to Begin

2010-11-29T14:31:32Z

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Should the Democrats Keep Pelosi?

2010-11-29T14:31:45Z

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Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House: In over her head?

2010-11-29T15:41:47Z

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Democrat and Republican differences over health care reform

2010-11-29T15:43:09Z

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Why did Nancy Pelosi give in to wearing a head covering?

2010-11-29T15:41:20Z

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House Intelligence - The Ultimate Oxymoron

2010-11-29T15:43:14Z

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces run for minority leader

2010-11-29T16:03:54Z

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Political commentary: Determining whether Speaker of the House Pelosi is doing a good job

2010-11-29T16:03:58Z

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Speaker Pelosi: A True Leader Who Stood Out

2010-11-29T14:44:24Z

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Republicans in charge take aim at health overhaul

2010-11-07T11:30:20Z

Resurgent GOP takes aim at health care, acknowledges post-election Democrats still have power

Resurgent Republicans rallied Sunday behind an agenda based on unwavering opposition to the Obama White House and federal spending, laying the groundwork for...

Clyburn: Pelosi has a role in House leadership

2010-11-07T08:30:12Z

Clyburn says Pelosi has role in Democratic leadership of House, downplays contest for whip

Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has a place in the Democratic leadership after Republicans take control next year.

The South Carolina Democrat is downplaying the e...

If Pelosi stays, then Dems don't get it

2010-11-29T14:40:13Z

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Speaker Pelosi running for House minority leader

2010-11-05T10:30:33Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, said on Friday she will run for minority leader in the new Republican-led chamber next year.

Pelosi made the announcement via her Twitter account, saying, "Driven by the urgency of...

Pelosi will seek to stay as House Dem leader

2010-11-05T10:30:24Z

Pelosi seeks to remain the leader of House Democrats despite huge election losses

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will try to keep her Democratic leadership post despite massive election losses that cost her party the House majority.

The nation's first female speaker became a strong ally of President Barack Obama on issues s...

Nancy Pelosi's Legacy

2010-11-05T06:41:31Z

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New reality: Obama, GOP talk compromise, conflict

2010-11-04T07:31:50Z

Chastened Obama signals flexibility on taxes, energy plans; Boehner talks tough after victory

A chastened President Barack Obama signaled a new willingness to yield to Republican demands on tax cuts and jettisoned a key energy priority on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he and fellow Democrats absorbed election losses so severe he called them a shellacking.

But he bluntly s...

Pelosi mulls future after Republicans win House

2010-11-04T07:30:49Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the first female speaker of the House of Representatives, said on Wednesday she had not decided what to do after Republicans take over the chamber in January, ending her four-year te...

House becomes HQ for "Hell no" mood toward gov't

2010-11-02T23:30:12Z

GOP gains point to deeper conflicts with Obama over spending, jobs, reach of government

The House becomes the headquarters for the nation's surly mood toward government as Republicans pivot from the campaign trail into a two-year attempt to neutralize President Barack Obama's agenda.

The Republican takeover of the House positions Rep...

"I've been praying all day, every day"

2010-11-03T16:49:58Z

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Oops: Campaign season of gaffes and gotchas

2010-10-29T02:00:12Z

Rise of political rookies makes for a gaffe-heavy campaign this year and plenty of gotchas

Memo to novice political candidates: Know thy Constitution. Don't tell Hispanics they look Asian. Pay special attention to what you say when you are in front of cameras. Which you almost always are. Expect your chitchat to go viral.

And, really, try your best to stay out of court.

Now relax. Be yourself — if you dare.

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How the stimulus bill affects the United States economy

2010-11-04T14:33:09Z

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Environmental protection: Proposed tax payer subsidized roads vs Tongass National Park

2010-11-04T14:33:44Z

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In 'It Gets Better' Video, Nancy Pelosi Says Diversity Is An 'American Strength'

2010-10-24T06:00:16Z

In a new 'It Gets Better' video, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says diversity in an 'American strength'

In a new It Gets Better video, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says diversity in an “American strength.”

“You are not alone,” Pelosi says to troubled gay teens considering suicide.

“As a mother and a grandmother, I want to tell you that a better tomorrow ...

Same Hill leaders could emerge from voter upheaval

2010-10-23T07:30:12Z

Even with election upheaval, voters seeking change may see same faces as Capitol Hill leaders

Change at the top. Not necessarily.

Whichever party controls the House and Senate after the Nov. 2 election probably will install the same leaders whose policymaking helped bring about the sour economy, nearly double-digit unemployment and deficit spending that has led voters to call for fresh faces.

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Gay GOP Group GOProud Attacks Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank, Barbara Boxer

2010-10-22T06:00:12Z

Gay GOP group GOProud announced Thursday a media buy that goes after Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer and Barney Frank

Gay GOP group GOProud announced Thursday a media buy that goe...

Obama Races Toward Bankruptcy

2010-11-03T03:10:32Z

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Health Care & Speaker Pelosi: So she achieved this alone? Yahoo!

2010-11-03T03:13:58Z

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Pelosi Or Pelosno?

2010-11-03T03:16:21Z

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Democrats Alienated From PELOSI Now (Fox)

2010-11-03T03:11:44Z

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An Independent Voters View: A Strong Case for Term Limits

2010-11-03T03:16:35Z

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Healthcare Vote Consequences (Chapter 1: THE THREATS): Yahoo!

2010-11-03T03:13:59Z

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The Healthcare MESS (March 18, 2010): Fox

2010-11-03T03:13:58Z

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Climate for GOP STILL IMPROVING: Yahoo!

2010-11-03T03:11:43Z

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Healthcare: Counting & Still LOOKING FOR Votes (March 20, 2010): Yahoo!

2010-11-03T03:13:55Z

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A New Attempt To Clean Up Pollution: ABC

2010-11-03T03:19:52Z

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Democrats make pre-election pitch to help seniors

2010-10-19T00:30:36Z

Democrats make pre-election pitch to pay $250 bonus to Social Security recipients

Democrats are making a pre-election pitch to give Social Security recipients a one-time payment of $250, part of a larger effort to convince senior voters that their party, and not Republicans, will best look out for the 58 million people who get the government retirement and disability benefits.

The $250 check is meant to make up for a second year without a cost-of-living incr...

For House Democrats, politics trumps loyalty

2010-10-16T10:00:14Z

Getting to 218: Democrats turning on some loyalists, aiding defectors in fight to keep House

Grasping to keep control of Congress, Democratic leaders are turning their backs on some of their staunchest supporters in the House and propping up stronger candidates who have routinely defied them on health care, climate change and other major issues.

Raw politics — the drive to win a House-majority 218 seats, no matter how — is increasingly trumping p...

Politics trumps loyalty in Democratic House effort

2010-11-02T12:28:15Z

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House to vote on bonus payment for Social Security

2010-10-15T09:52:41Z

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Inappropriate Anthems that are Oddly Appropriate

2010-11-03T00:09:05Z

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Sleeping In The White House

2010-11-03T00:18:05Z

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Democrats brain power - Liberals mentality

2010-11-03T00:18:03Z

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Democratic Jobs' Plan "NARROWLY Approved": Yahoo!

2010-11-03T00:01:40Z

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Nancy Pelosi and the CIA

2010-11-03T00:20:20Z

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Prohibition: another idea that went South

2010-11-03T00:18:26Z

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Draining the Swamp - Pelosi Style

2010-11-03T00:18:00Z

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Health Care: TRYING to Reconcile Differences Between the House & Senate (Yahoo!)

2010-11-03T00:12:54Z

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Shocker: Pelosi-Obamacare Is "Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy"

2010-11-02T18:53:18Z

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Pelosi: "Pass It To Find Out"

2010-11-03T00:06:48Z

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Trading in Robert's Rules of Order for Street Rules

2010-11-03T00:07:27Z

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Pelosi vs. GOP: Yahoo!

2010-11-03T00:14:52Z

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Nazi Pelosi

2010-11-03T00:07:28Z

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Nancy Pelosi: Mosque Opposition Funding Will Be Investigated

2010-11-03T00:19:27Z

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Pelosi Promised the Most Ethical and Honest Congress in History ha ha ha

2010-11-03T00:18:00Z

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Controversial Proposal to Build Mosque at Ground Zero (Fox)

2010-11-03T00:16:18Z

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Washington DC sets up shop...on YouTube!

2010-11-03T00:08:53Z

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Clownpocalypse Now: Part 2, The Left

2010-11-03T00:10:54Z

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Looking ahead to the Presidential Election 2012

2010-11-03T00:08:02Z

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Obama's Stimulus Proposal Passes: CBS

2010-11-03T00:01:27Z

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Pelosi's Combative (and perhaps Explosive?) Personality: Yahoo!

2010-11-03T00:19:35Z

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Indiana may provide early election night clues

2010-10-12T00:22:24Z

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Senatorial Confusion

2010-10-11T15:24:08Z

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Democrat Bobby Bright: I won't support Pelosi

2010-10-11T17:18:28Z

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Feinstein Cries Uncle, Schedules Spy-Czar Confirmation Hearing

2010-10-04T06:33:10Z

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New Congress

2011-01-04T11:01:35Z

Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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Obama Gays In Military

2010-12-23T00:32:00Z

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., right, hugs House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., during a signing ceremony for "don't ask, don't tell" repeal legislation that would allow gays to serve openly in the military,...

APTOPIX Gays in Military

2010-12-22T00:31:37Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., right, applauds as former service members Sgt. First Class Stacy Vasquez, left, and current service member Lt. Col. Victor Fehrenbach, and former service member Major Mike Almy, hold the signed bill to repeal Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., gestures during a news conference on the House vote to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in Washington. Congress is one step away from ending the ban on gays serving openly in the military, with the S...

Congress Pelosi

2010-12-17T17:01:44Z

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds up the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act after she signed it during an enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington Friday, Dec. 17, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)