Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to Step Down
Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (82) announced from the House floor on Thursday she will no longer be a part of the Democratic leadership.
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Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (82) announced from the House floor on Thursday she will no longer be a part of the Democratic leadership.
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