Nancy Pelosi
U.S. Representative
Democrat, California
- Date of Birth: March 26, 1940
- Birthplace: Baltimore, Md.
- Place of Residence: San Francisco, Calif.
- First Elected: 1987
Nancy Pelosi serves as the Democratic minority leader in the 112 Congress. Pelosi was the first female speaker of the House, a role she held from 2007 until Republicans took control of the House in January of 2011. When she was first elected minority leader in 2002, a year into her post as minority whip, she became the first woman to lead a major party in Congress. She became speaker when Democrats gained control of the House after the 2006 midterm election. Pelosi is politically progressive, and she played a vital role in the 2009-2010 healthcare reform debates. Many analysts credit her with the controversial bill's passage. She has also advocated for human rights, women's issues, and the environment. Pelosi, an Italian Catholic, is a mother of five and a grandmother of eight.
Congressional District 8
California
8th Congressional District
Campaign Fundraising
2009 - Present| Top 5 Organizations | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| ActBlue | $0 | $100,525 | $100,525 |
| Law Offices of Peter G Angelos | $0 | $43,200 | $43,200 |
| Akin, Gump et al | $10,000 | $24,950 | $34,950 |
| Bryan Cave LLP | $10,000 | $10,700 | $20,700 |
| Johnson & Johnson | $7,500 | $9,600 | $17,100 |
| Top 5 Industries | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| Health Professionals | $232,400 | $18,150 | $250,550 |
| Lawyers & Law Firms | $80,500 | $113,150 | $193,650 |
| Democratic/Liberal | $1,000 | $110,125 | $111,125 |
| Securities & Investment | $61,800 | $45,000 | $106,800 |
| Lobbyists | $500 | $105,350 | $105,850 |
Nancy Pelosi in the News
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Heye: Democrats Rebelling Against Obama Birth Control Policy
February 09, 2012
Some Democrats are among most publicly opposed the an Obama policy requiring religious institutions to cover contraceptives. -
Nancy Pelosi Hints at Knowing Dark Secrets About Newt Gingrich
January 25, 2012
Gingrich said Wednesday that the House Democratic leader should come out with it or shut up. - LEADERSHIP: Pelosi and Reid at odds with Obama over free trade deals. "Throughout the summer, Obam... LEADERSHIP: Pelosi and Reid at odds with Obama over free trade deals. "Throughout the summer, Obama has been making the case that the trade accords with Colombia, South Korea and Panama will help the ailing economy by creating jobs. But…
- SOFA: A seminar for the financially illiterate During the last GOP Debate hosted by Fox News/Google, presidential candidate Newt Gingrich declared that he did not want people to be given money for doing nothing. This is in response to co-host Megyn Kelly's comment in regards to Congress…
- House passes bill to block EPA clean air rules House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA), U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), Rep. Lou Barletta (R-PA) and Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) hold a news conference about the budget. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives passed…
