A Glimpse into the World of the Speaker of the House

Pragmatic A former stay-at-home mom of five who didn't run for public office until she was almost 47, Pelosi now runs a leadership
Gillian Laub for TIME

At the Table
A former stay-at-home mom of five who didn't run for public office until she was almost 47, Pelosi, seated here next to majority leader Steny Hoyer, now runs a leadership operation with uncommon discipline and harmony.

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