| Nancy Pelosi: Politician Contributor(s): Marcovitz, Hal (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 160413075X ISBN-13: 9781604130751 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Nancy Pelosi grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father, the citys powerful mayor, taught her the importance of public service. After moving to California, Pelosi became an influential political leader, winning her first election to Congress in 1987. As she climbed into the ranks of House leadership, Pelosi earned a reputation as one of Washingtons most liberal lawmakers, supporting gay rights, abortion rights, and funding for the arts. Making history in 2007 as the first woman to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Pelosi has shepherded her agenda through Congress, forging a progressive energy initiative, finding compromise with her opponents on an economic stimulus plan, and opening talks with Americas enemies in an effort to find a peaceful solution to the Iraq War. Read about this formidable woman of the U.S. Congress in "Nancy Pelosi." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008034674 |
| Series: Women of Achievement (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.7" W x 9.3" (0.95 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This biography details the life of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the legislator who has earned a reputation as one of Washington's most liberal lawmakers. |