Rep. Louise Slaughter (D- N.Y.) defends House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D- Calif.) against recent accusations that she used her political knowledge to leverage her family’s investments. Slaughter describes Pelosi as one of the most honest people she knows. (:41) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) will not be seeking reelection, according to Roll Call. The NFL quarterback turned lawmaker is currently serving his third term in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional district. Although an official announcement or explanation has not  yet been released, he is likely stepping down in response to re-districting,…