10:14 am: Hoyer wins race to be House majority leader; Pelosi chosen as speaker
16th Nov 2006, 17:25 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats on Thursday chose Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to be House majority leader over Rep. John Murtha, the choice of Rep. Nancy Pelosi, in line to become speaker. READ FULL STORY >> POST A COMMENT >>
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