Nancy Pelosi By: Morgan Sentelle

Early life Born as Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro March 26, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. Was the last of six children and the first daughter. Father is Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr., who was a Congressman from Maryland and the Mayor of Maryland. Mother Annunciata dropped out of law school to marry, then became the leader of the local Democratic Women’s Club. At age 7, she stood beside her father when he was sworn in as Baltimore's first Italian-American Mayor in 1947.

Moving up… She attended the Institute of Notre Dame, which was a Catholic all girls school. Wanted to become a priest because she saw the power the priests had in the church. She married her first boyfriend, Paul Pelosi a successful businessman. Moved to New York and had 5 children within 6 years.

Cont… In 1969 they moved to San Francisco. She volunteered for Democratic causes and worked in the campaigns for Congressman Phillip Burton. She became well known in politics within the next year she was elected to chair of the state’s Democratic Party Burton died and his wife took his spot. The wife was diagnosed with cancer and asked Pelosi to take her seat. She has represented Congress in San Francisco ever since.

She supports… Pelosi supports rights for gays and lesbians, woman’s right to choose (abortion). Worked to increase funding for AIDS, education and environmental protection. Tried to block communist China from receiving “most favored nation” trading status. Favored background checks for people purchasing handguns and lengthened prison sentences when guns are used to commit crimes.

Unusual supports… Voted for Patriot Act, NAPTA and CAFTA. Was in favor of the 700 mile walk along the Mexican border. Voted for House resolution offering “unequivocal support and appreciation to the president…for his firm leadership and decisive action” Voiced no objections to Bush’s proposals.

Today… Pelosi is a multi-millionaire that is still living. Her husband’s portfolio of commercial real estate makes a lot of money. The Pelosis’ net is worth at least $25 million and is said to reach as high as $92 million. They own a small office building in San Francisco and another in the suburbs of Marin County. They also own stock in Microsoft and AT&T.