Energy and Environment
Energy independence and combating climate change is a flagship issue for Congresswoman Pelosi.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama called on Congress to act on a ‘to do list’ that will create jobs at home, strengthen our manufacturing base, invest in clean energy jobs, and help restore the economic security of middle class families, homeowners, entrepreneurs, and veterans:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
Leader Pelosi. We have some very special guests today. Thank you for joining us.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to House Republicans proposal to pay for lower student loan rates with drastic cuts to women’s preventative health services rather than paying for affordable student loans by removing subsidies for Big Oil. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day, which falls on Sunday, April 22:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced a five-part initiative to increase oversight and crack down on excess speculation and price manipulation in oil markets:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing today on the issue of high gas prices and excessive oil speculation. The committee hearing highlighted how Wall Street speculators are artificially driving up the price at the pump causing pain to millions of American consumers. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Ryan Republican Budget, which ends the Medicare guarantee, gives tax breaks to wealthy Americans and threatens basic health care for all Americans by repealing the Affordable Care Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Republican budget proposal for fiscal year 2013:
“Our budget must always be a statement of our values – a reflection of our commitment to fairness and opportunity for all Americans. The Republican budget once again fails that test.
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Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in Japan, which falls on Sunday, March 11:
“Today, Members of Congress and all Americans join the families of Japan in marking a solemn anniversary – remembering the victims; recalling a tragedy of unimaginable proportions; rededicating ourselves to helping Japan continue to recover and rebuild.