Published 1/22/2009
by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart
at CNN Political Ticker
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Democrats hold a strong majority in Congress, but with power comes a power struggle, and a potential headache for President Obama.
Just two days into his term, the president is already facing pushback from leaders of his own party.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have made it clear — [...]
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