California Rep. Nancy Pelosi said today she would stay on as Democratic leader through the 113th Congress, ending speculation that the former speaker would step down after a less-than-glowing election outcome for House Democrats. Citing a need to "reignite the American dream," Pelosi told reporters she reached a decision yesterday because "there was so much more I want to do." She added that her presence during fiscal talks guarantees that a woman would be part of any compromises reached on the matter.