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Nancy Pelosi elected Democratic House leader

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was elected House Democratic leader today for the 112th Congress. Challenged by North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler, Pelosi was selected by a 150 to 43 vote. The new Congress will convene in January.
Donna Hopper
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi was elected House Democratic leader today for the 112th Congress.

Challenged by North Carolina Representative Heath Shuler, Pelosi was selected by a 150 to 43 vote.

The new Congress will convene in January.

Newly elected Republican House leader Representative John Boehner is expected to fill the roll of speaker of the house.

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