Press Releases
Contact: Ashley Etienne/Henry Connelly, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Federal Communications Commission voted on partisan lines to dismantle the landmark net neutrality protections:
"The FCC's radical, partisan decision to dismantle net neutrality strikes a stunning blow to the promise of a free and open Internet. With this unjustified and blatant giveaway to big providers, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is proving himself an eager executor of the Trump Administration's anti-consumer, anti-competition agenda.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the anniversary of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, which occurred on December 14, 2012:
"Five years ago, the lives of twenty beautiful children and six extraordinary educators were tragically cut short in an act of unthinkable tragedy and horror. Today, our grief remains raw, our hearts remain broken but our spirits remain strong.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Thank you for being early. We are adjusting to the schedule on the Floor where the last comments are being made before we go to vote. So thank you again for accommodating the Floor schedule.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, House and Senate Democrats and retired Teamsters and miners at a press conference to call for immediate passage of legislation to ensure the pensions that American workers have earned over a lifetime of work are protected into the future. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi. In the thirty years I have known Leader Schumer, that was the shortest speech I've ever heard him make.
[Laughter]
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the tragic and sudden passing of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Tammy Duckworth, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Congresswoman Julia Brownley at a press conference with veterans' advocates to highlight the negative impacts of the #GOPTaxScam on veterans. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi Opening Remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the second anniversary of the historic Paris Climate Agreement:
"Two years ago, the nations of the world came together to take historic, far-reaching action to affirm our shared commitment to leave future generations with a planet that is healthy and sustainable. Since then, every nation on the planet has accepted the challenge of limiting carbon pollution and embraced the goal of a clean energy future.
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