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Congressional Leaders Vow Support for Carmakers

Nov. 21, 2008
A day after declaring that American auto executives had failed in making their case for federal aid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought to encourage them on Friday.
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Pelosi pushes for more auto industry aid

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for legislation that would enable U.S. automakers to participate in the $700 billion federal bailout.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Democrats could control more than 250 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives next year with better funding, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- The U.S. Congress will begin work on a measure to provide federal aid to victims Hurricane Ike, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday.

Loan for automakers elicits bailout fears

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Members of the Michigan congressional delegation in Washington said a federal loan to the U.S. auto industry is not a bailout.
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Pelosi calls for tightened Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Wednesday called for tightening sanctions against Iran.
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Consultants to review House page program

WASHINGTON, April 19 (UPI) -- Congressional leaders have chosen two consultants to review the scandal-plagued page program in the U.S. House, officials said.

Pentagon balks at gay spouse travel

WASHINGTON, April 1 (UPI) -- The Pentagon balked at U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin's domestic partner accompanying her on a military flight for a congressional trip to Europe, officials said.

Pelosi meets with Dalai Lama

DHARAMSHALA, India, March 21 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday met with the Dalai Lama, as Tibetans waged a determined protest against Chinese rule of their land.

House Democrats sponsor economic forum

WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. congressional Democrats said they will have a forum with economic and financial experts looking at implications of problems in housing and credit markets.

Speaker Pelosi uncertain of genocide vote

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is reconsidering a floor vote on a resolution accusing Turkey of genocide against Armenians after World War I.

House passes temporary funding

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a measure to keep the federal government funded through Nov. 16.

Pelosi, Reid at odds over energy bill

WASHINGTON, July 12 (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., are reportedly divided on differing versions of a proposed energy bill.

WH, Dems disagree on Iraq funding

WASHINGTON, May 18 (UPI) -- The White House and congressional leaders Friday rejected each other's Iraq funding offers.

Cheney accuses Pelosi of 'bad behavior'

WASHINGTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Vice President Dick Cheney Thursday accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., of "bad behavior" for visiting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch