Democrats return to power in US Congress

Jubilant Democrats prepared to elect Nancy Pelosi as the first woman to run the US House of Representatives as the party takes control of both chambers of Congress for the first time in 12 years.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2007 - 10:41

Jubilant Democrats prepared to elect Nancy Pelosi as the first woman to run the US House of Representatives as the party takes control of both chambers of Congress for the first time in 12 years.

House Democrats planned quick action in Washington on legislative priorities that included boosting both the minimum wage and stem cell research. Democrats also said they would pressure president George Bush to bring troops home from Iraq.