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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2002

Representative Nancy Pelosi of California was elected the House Democratic leader on Thursday.

Pelosi is the first female to lead any party in Congress. She replaces Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-Mo.), who stepped down after the Democrats' historic loss in last week's election.

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House Democrats Take Pelosi to Be Their Leader (The Washington Post 11/15)
Pelosi to lead House Democrats (The Washington Times 11/15)
Pelosi Easily Wins Election for House Democratic Leader (The New York Times 11/15)
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Relevant Links:
Rep. Nancy Pelosi - http://www.house.gov/pelosi

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