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House Democrats hand Pelosi another term as leader

By Lynn Sweet

WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi D-Calif., won another term on Tuesday to lead the House Democrats when the new Congress is sworn-in next January.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky D-Ill., was one of three members to nominate Pelosi.

The voice vote was unanimous, according to an aide who was in the room.

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