Representative Nancy Pelosi is from the 8th District of California. Pelosi is a member of the Democratic Party. Nancy Pelosi serves on the Intelligence Committee and the Democratic Leader Committee.
Surprisingly, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposes a “war tax,” which is supported by some House members. But of course, the good news stops there. Pelosi has shown support for a financial transactions tax , which would be applied to the sale of stocks, bonds, and other investments.
Nancy Pelosi believes the idea has “merit,” and would have a “really minimal impact on the transaction, but a tremendous impact on helping us meet our needs.” It appears that one of those “needs” is increased... Read Full Story
A reporter was angry with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at the Obama Administration's first state dinner this week, held in honor of India's Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh . The reporter politely asked Pelosi if she was wearing an Armani gown, to which the House Speaker rolled her eyes and gave her a disdainful look. The reporter then snapped, "What was that look." I guess Pelosi didn't want to appear superficial as a politician, in caring about things such as fashion labels, which she... Read Full Story
The svelte models strutted down the catwalk in sexy dresses with bare backs and short hemlines — all under the watchful portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his late father, Hafez. The glitzy occasion was Syria's first ever fashion design competition, meant to encourage young Syrian talents and local products. But perhaps more importantly, it was part of the authorities' recent efforts to soften Syria's image and open up the authoritarian country. A tightly controlled nation often... Read Full Story
Saudi Arabia's king on Wednesday made his first visit to Syria since becoming monarch, the strongest indication yet of thawing relations between the two rival nations following years of tension. King Abdullah's visit is also the first by a Saudi ruler since the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, a close Saudi ally. Syria was widely blamed for his death, which came only months before Abdullah became king, but Damascus has denied any responsibility. The two Arab... Read Full Story
Syria's president on Monday issued a decree banning smoking in public places, joining an anti-smoking trend already under way in other Arab countries. The ban also includes a rare restriction in the Arab world: limiting places where Syrians can indulge in the hubbly bubbly — water pipes known as argileh here. President Bashar Assad's decree, which will go into effect in six months, bans smoking in restaurants, cafes, cinemas and theaters, educational institutions, official functions and... Read Full Story
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The House Speaker pushed the Stupak amendment through—then moved to block the woman bidding for Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat. Amy Siskind on how the most powerful woman in politics betrays the sisterhood.
Is there an extra seat on Air Force One? Given women’s fury last week over the Stupak amendment, Speaker Nancy Pelosi should have hitched a ride with Obama out of town.
But she did not. Speaker Pelosi continued... Read Full Story
House Democrats say they are getting close to President Barack Obama's cost target for health care overhaul legislation. A spokesman for Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said Friday that preliminary numbers from congressional budget umpires indicate that the bill will come in under Obama's target of $900 billion over 10 years. The numbers are in flux, however, because Democratic leaders are still tinkering with the latest draft of the legislation. "No final policy decisions have been made... Read Full Story
The Obama administration is trying a new gesture in its effort to engage with Syria, telling the country's leaders it will lean toward granting their requests to import non-sensitive American equipment normally banned by U.S. law. The move falls well short of lifting or even easing sanctions imposed in late 2003 on Syria, which is designated a "state sponsor of terrorism" by the State Department. But the effort aims to show the administration is serious about improving ties with Damascus... Read Full Story
President Barack Obama's special Mideast envoy arrived Saturday on his second visit to Syria since he took up his post in the latest U.S. diplomatic outreach to a country deemed a state sponsor of terrorism. Last month, George Mitchell became the highest-level U.S. administration official to visit Damascus since 2005. He acknowledged Syria's clout, declaring Damascus has a key role to play in promoting Mideast peace. Mitchell did not speak to reporters after his arrival at Damascus airport... Read Full Story
Democratic leaders are planning to vote early next week to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling "You lie!" at President Barack Obama. Brendan Daly, a spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said party leaders decided at a meeting Thursday that they will likely move forward with a resolution of disapproval against Wilson absent another apology. Wilson apologized to Obama after the incident on Wednesday, but he has refused requests to... Read Full Story
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