Nancy Pelosi

Congresswoman (D-Calif.)

Since 1987, Nancy Pelosi has represented California's Eighth District in the House of Representatives. The Eighth District includes most of the City of San Francisco including Golden Gate Park, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, and many of the diverse neighborhoods that make San Francisco a vibrant and prosperous community. Overwhelmingly elected by her colleagues in the fall of 2002 as Democratic Leader of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi is the first woman in American history to lead a major party in the U.S. Congress.

Before being elected Leader, she served as House Democratic Whip for one year and was responsible for the party's legislative strategy in the House. On January 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She has been a proponent of increased investments in health research and authored legislation to create an independent national commission to assess the overall performance of the federal government before, during, and after the September 11 attacks.

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Nancy Pelosi on Democratic Reign

Pelosi says Democrats have been ready to lead for a long time.

Has raising five children helped you run the House Democrats?

There is no better training for politics than raising a big family, says Pelosi.

Nancy Pelosi on Her Favorite Political Blogs

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on the left-leaning blogs she knows and loves.

Nancy Pelosi on Immigration

Pelosi says any immigration bill must contain the principles relating to securing our borders, enforcing our laws, protecting our workers, unifying families and having a path to legalization.

Rallying Democratic Dissenters

Members of Congress who do not support Obama are a small percentage.

Will Obama need to use more centrist language to win?

For two and a half years, the message of the Democrats has been a centrist message, says Pelosi.

How will you implement your innovation platform?

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the bill has passed Congress, but has been stalled by the President.

Nancy Pelosi Examines Washington’s Dearth of Big Ideas

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on how D.C. lost its mojo.

The role of Silicon Valley

Innovation from Silicon Valley is critical to solving the nation’s biggest problems.

Nancy Pelosi on the Future of Gay Marriage

This is a state-by-state issue, says Pelosi, and she is very proud what her home state of California is doing.

Could you work with John McCain?

As Speaker of The House, Pelosi says she has a responsibility to the American People to work with the President, and to stand her ground.

Who should be America’s chief technology officer?

Sidney Drell is a respected member of the technology community.

Have you done enough to try to get US troops out of Iraq?

Yes, on many occasions, Pelosi says.

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