Democrats
Democrats push greenhouse gas cuts
November 06, 2007The leading contenders in the Democratic field for U.S. president have all pledged greenhouse gas emission cuts that would cost billions in the short term. The plans would alter the way U.S. citizens power and heat their homes as well as fuel their...
US lower house elects Nancy Pelosi, first female leader
January 05, 2007Washington (dpa) - US lawmakers Thursday elected Nancy Pelosi, a left-leaning lawmaker from California, to be the first female speaker of the House of Representatives as the Democratic Party took control of Congress from President George W Bush's Republicans...
Giddy Democrats make history with Congressional takeover
January 05, 2007By Tony Czuczka, dpa Washington (dpa) - Democrats took the reins of power in the US Congress in a festive mood Thursday, electing the first female speaker of the House of Representatives and calling on President George W Bush to begin pulling US troops...
