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Pelosi Statement on Meeting with the Progressive Caucus

April 22, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after her meeting with the Progressive Caucus this evening at the Capitol:

"The Progressive Caucus has been and continues to be a driving force for House Democrats in our efforts to combat wage stagnation and increase the paychecks of America's workers. Central to those efforts have been our fight to raise the minimum wage, ensure equal pay for equal work and create economic opportunity for all by working toward bigger paychecks and better infrastructure.

"The Progressive Caucus continues to stand on the forefront of the social justice issues before our nation. Their strong voice on improving the practice of criminal justice in America is a vital part of our shared road to building better, safer communities.

"I want to thank CPC Co-Chairs Keith Ellison and Raúl Grijalva for their tireless leadership and dedication, and I look forward to many more productive discussions about our House Democratic agenda in the weeks and months ahead."

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