In political news, a two-way race has developed between Steny Hoyer and Jack Murtha to become the new majority leader in the Democrat-controlled House. On Sunday, Nancy Pelosi, who is set to become House speaker, endorsed Murtha over Hoyer, who is currently her deputy. In a letter to Murtha, Pelosi wrote, “I salute your courageous leadership that changed the national debate and helped make Iraq the central issue of this historic election.”