When she took the new Hampshire Speaker's Rostrum in 2006 Terie Norelli (D) made history.

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WHEN SHE TOOK THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SPEAKER'S ROSTRUM IN 2006 TERIE NORELLI (D) MADE HISTORY before she even pounded the gavel. She had become the first Democrat in 84 years to lead the House. In April, Norelli announced she is not seeking re-election after 18 years as a lawmaker and three terms as speaker. In 2010, Norelli lost the leadership post she had held for four years when Republicans took control of the chamber, but won it back in 2012 when Democrats gained the majority in the 400-member chamber by a...