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"The House yesterday passed a far-reaching package of energy legislation that would promote conservation and the use of renewable resources at the expense of the country's oil and gas interests."

"Pelosi does not yet reveal a full-blown Democratic strategy for handling this, but it would seem to have one certain element. She will kick back."

"The House yesterday approved legislation vastly expanding a federal health insurance program for the children of the working poor, shrugging off a fresh veto threat from President Bush and the fierce opposition of House Republicans."

"In short, it's one of those weeks when Nancy Pelosi has no doubts about the wisdom of her decision to become speaker of the House."

"In striking deals that addressed peanut-state interests before last week's passage of a farm bill (HR 2419) and tobacco-state interests in preparation for this week's consideration of a children's health insurance bill (HR 3162), Pelosi offered narrowly targeted compromises during chats on the House floor, meetings and late-night telephone marathons."

"House Democrats are launching a drive this week to roll back years of Republican changes to Medicare, aiming to dramatically scale back federal subsidies to HMOs that cover millions of seniors."

"Congress sent President Bush legislation Friday to intensify anti-terror efforts in the U.S., shifting money to high-risk states and cities and expanding screening of air and sea cargo to stave off future Sept. 11-style attacks."

"This is the first piece of legislation [of the six for 06] passed by the new Democratic majority in Congress to take effect. That had party leaders cheering on Capitol Hill today."