By ANDREW TAYLOR
Associated Press Writer
Posted November 16 2006, 10:25 AM EST

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi was unanimously chosen by Democrats Thursday to be speaker of the House, becoming the first woman ensured the job that constitutionally is second in line of succession to the presidency.

Even as Pelosi was enjoying her finest hour politically, her fellow Democrats remained divided by a family feud over whom to select as her top lieutenant.

Pelosi officially takes the post in January, succeeding Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert, when the House convenes in formally elects her in the next session of Congress.
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