Energy and Environment
Energy independence and combating climate change is a flagship issue for Congresswoman Pelosi.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on a new series of Administration clean energy announcements, made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including a $3.4 billion investment in the smart energy grid; the reopening of a former auto manufacturing plant in Delaware in order to produce electric hybrid vehicles; and the first round of awards under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E) program.
Pelosi Statement on Boxer-Kerry Clean Energy Jobs Legislation
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on clean energy jobs legislation unveiled today by Senators Boxer and Kerry. The House of Representatives passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act in June.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following President Obama's remarks at the United Nations Climate Change Summit:
"President Obama reaffirmed America's commitment to transition to a clean energy economy that creates jobs and reduces global warming pollution. The President emphasized the urgency of taking action at home and working together with our global partners to reduce emissions worldwide.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the funds granted to national parks and recreation areas in San Francisco under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
"The Department of Interior's announcement today that it would allocate funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to improve and modernize national parks in San Francisco is wonderful news to the residents of San Francisco.