Hecklers disrupt Nancy Pelosi speech

(By SIMMI AUJLA, Politico) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi shouted over vociferous protesters Tuesday as she tried to assure attendees at a progressive conference that Democratic leaders will get the country back on track.

About 20 members of the disability rights group ADAPT began shouting just minutes into her speech, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for Pelosi, who came to speak to a sympathetic liberal audience.

The group is calling for the passage of the Community Choice Act, which would make it easier for the disabled to receive care in their own homes instead of at nursing homes. Pelosi paused to listen to their message but decided to continue the rest of her talk anyway.