Jan 2nd, 2009 · California may have some major political clout with Barack Obama's new administration. The president-elect has appointed Californians to key positions, and the state already has muscle on Capitol Hill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other members of the California delegation, will head half a dozen powerful congressional committees. All of this means California is back on the Washington "A" list.
Nov 22nd, 2008 · At hearing this week, Congress essentially told U.S. automakers — not so fast. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and majority leader Harry Reid instructed the automakers to draft a plan of how they would use any financial bailout, before coming back to congress next month. Scott Simon talks to Dave Sedgwick, an editor for Automotive News, and Jim McTevia, a bankruptcy and restructuring expert, about the pros and cons of an auto bailout.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Lawmakers considering a $25 billion aid package for the auto industry made getting a plan from carmakers a condition for getting the money. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid say if there's a viable plan, Congress might return to work in early next month for a vote.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Democrats are on a path to win up to 20 House seats after Tuesday's elections. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said her party's first order of business was a lame-duck session to enact another economic stimulus package. She talks about her plans to work with the Republican minority.
Sep 29th, 2008 · The House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on a $700 billion rescue plan for the nation's financial system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it isn't a bailout of Wall Street, but a "buy-in" to help turn the economy around. It's not clear whether the bipartisan legislation has the needed votes to pass.
Sep 24th, 2008 · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi offers her insight on the $700 billion bailout of the financial industry and its prospects in Congress.
Aug 25th, 2008 · House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to speak on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention. She says the party needs to reach out to blue-collar voters and show critics that Barack Obama will fight for working families.
Mar 21st, 2008 · Following last week's unrest, China is sending thousands of security forces into Tibet and surrounding provinces. As Chinese troops conduct intrusive house-to-house searches in Llasa, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting with the Dalai Lama in India, calls the crisis "a challenge to the conscience of the world."