Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking one year since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
"A full year after Hurricane Maria wreaked unprecedented devastation and suffering in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, our fellow Americans are still struggling to heal, rebuild and recover.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Larry Kudlow, President Trump's hand-picked Director of the National Economic Council, said that Republicans would move to cut ‘the larger entitlements… probably next year':
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the allegations regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh:
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Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins tomorrow:
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance for all Americans to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our vibrant Latino community to our nation. For many generations, Latinos and Latinas have made America more American and moved our country closer to realizing our founding motto: E Pluribus Unum – from many, one.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined by Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett for a Press Conference to discuss the new threats to communities from Hurricane Florence and the need for renewed action and accountability for the federal hurricane recovery response in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement to mark the 24th anniversary of the enactment of the landmark Violence Against Women Act legislation, which President Bill Clinton signed into law on September 13, 1994:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the deadly shooting in Bakersfield, California;
"Yesterday, America's heartbreaking epidemic of gun violence stole more innocent lives. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and the entire Bakersfield community currently grieving this latest tragedy. It is with deep gratitude that we thank the brave first responders for their heroic efforts to aid those in need.