Go Giants, Go!

Go Giants, Go!
Congratulations to the San Francisco Giants for advancing to the World Series. Last night, they celebrated their second win over the Detroit Tigers in the series. As the Member of Congress representing the Giants, I was pleased to engage in a friendly wager with several Members of Congress who represent the Detroit Tigers. I am confident that San Francisco’s finest chocolates from Ghiradelli, TCHO, and See’s Candies will be safe from Detroit’s Representatives, as the Giants are going to go all the way! To learn what each Member offered in the wager, please visit my website.

Fighting Against Discriminatory DOMA
For more than a year, Congressional Republicans have committed valuable taxpayer dollars, nearly $1.5 million, to defending discrimination and preserving inequality – only to lose case after case in their effort to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). There is nothing effective or efficient about this utter abuse of the people’s trust or the public purse; it is simply wasteful and wrong, and Americans deserve better.

The American people should no longer have to foot the bill for this campaign. It is time for the Congressional Republicans to drop their frivolous, taxpayer-funded lawsuits without any delay. We look forward to the day when DOMA is relegated to the dustbin of history once and for all.

Congresswoman Pelosi stands with Ambassador Jim Hormel, Michael Nguyen, and Kaushik Roy, Executive Director of the Shanti Project - an organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of those living with life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and breast cancer - at their 38th Annual Benefit in Downtown San Francisco. (Photo Credit: ron&arrieta photography)

The 57th Presidential Inauguration
We are only 86 days away from the 57th Presidential Inauguration to be held on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) is handling all participation requests from organizations wishing to participate in the Inauguration Parade. Please visit the JTF-NCR website at www.2013InaugurationParade.mil to submit an application.

If you are interested in more information about the Presidential Inauguration, please visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies' (JCCIC) website at or visit the JCCIC page on Facebook.

Medicare Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is now open and ends on December 7. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can add, drop or change their coverage. Please visit the Medicare website or call 1-800-MEDICARE to make changes to your existing coverage.

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