Congress under democratic control as Pelosi takes up lead

The 110th US Congress convened today with Democrats in control of both the House of Representatives and Senate for the first time in a dozen years.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2007 - 19:33

The 110th US Congress convened today with Democrats in control of both the House of Representatives and Senate for the first time in a dozen years.

“Today we make history. Today we change the direction of our country,” exulted Rep. Nancy Pelosi, poised to become the first woman House leader in US history.

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