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Nancy Pelosi now hasher first 100 hours and we will see a load of pomp and circumstance and perhaps even some substance. But first she would like to introduce herself to America. The California Congresswoman has declared herself "the most powerful woman in America," according to a report from the Washington Times.

Nancy Pelosi 100-Hours Pledge: The Most Powerful Woman in America

Move over Hillary Clinton - you as well Condoleezza Rice - there's a new sheriff in town. "We will not just break through a glass ceiling, we will break through a marble ceiling," she said. "In more than 200 years of history, there was an established pecking order -- and I cut in line."

Britney Spears may wish to move over - a new train wreck in waiting may be steaming down the tracks.

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As the agenda unfolds - in less than two weeks - during the first 100 hours of official action - they vow to pass legislation implementing the September 11 panel recommendations, increasing the minimum wage, expanding stem-cell research, allowing the government to negotiate prices for prescription drugs, cutting interest rates on student loans and ending subsidies for oil companies while expanding renewable energy exploration.

Good or bad - that is the plan. But will Pelosi's massive ego get in the way? According to the article in the Times, Pelosi was quite full of herself at an event yesterday titled a "women's tea."

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"All right, let's hear it for the power," she screamed as the jubilant applause continued.

When Mrs. Pelosi tried leaving the podium, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Connecticut Democrat, asked her to stay. "There is so much love and warmth that's in this room today and that's because of the new speaker," Mrs. DeLauro said. "And that tells you about what the future is all about in the House of Representatives."

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Is she kidding? Ms. Pelosi is off to a disastrous start with her missteps involving John Murtha and her complete dis of fellow Californian Jane Harman for the clueless Silvestre Reyes for chairman of the House intelligence committee.

Thanks for the assist to the gender, Pelosi, you make it harder for us all.