In addition to his role as head of the Stasi, Mielke was also a General in the National People's Army (Nationale Volksarmee), and member of the SED's ruling Politburo. Dubbed "The Master of Fear" (German: der Meister der Angst) by the West German press, Mielke was one of the most...
and California representative and party leader Nancy Pelosi was subsequently namedspeaker of the House. With her powerful new position, Pelosifacilitated the passageof some of President Barack Obama's key legislative victories, including the economic stimulus and the Affordable Care Act. She ...