Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a new Center for American Progress analysis found that TrumpCare would destroy 1.8 million jobs by 2022:
"As spectacular as the damage is to Americans' health, the disastrous consequences of the Republican bill will ripple through the economy as well. Not only would Republicans' TrumpCare bill destroy the health coverage of 24 million Americans, it will destroy nearly 2 million jobs across America.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement in commemoration of the Persian New Year:
"On the first day of Spring, Iranian-Americans join people around the world in celebrating Nowruz. This ancient celebration marks a period of growth, rejuvenation, and renewal. As families set the haft sin and mark new beginnings, they contribute to the rich heritage and diversity of our nation.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Are you all ready for St. Patrick's Day? We have a little earlier start because we have our traditional St. Patrick's Day lunch today, and it is always a happy occasion. And while I do not have Irish grandparents, I do have Irish grandchildren named Sean and Ryan, who all of us are celebrating today.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Trump released his budget blueprint for fiscal year 2018:
"President Trump is not making anyone more secure with a budget that hollows out our economy and endangers working families. Throwing billions at defense while ransacking America's investments in jobs, education, clean energy and lifesaving medical research will leave our nation weakened.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and House Democrats at a hearing on the impact of the Republican ‘Pay More For Less' bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Below are the Leader's opening remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after a federal judge in Hawaii issued a nationwide temporary restraining order on President Trump's repackaged Muslim and refugee ban:
"The Trump Administration's repackaging did nothing to change the immoral, unconstitutional and dangerous goals of their Muslim and refugee ban. It was the same ban, driven by the same dangerous discrimination, and today, it met the same defeat in court.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following President Trump's announcement that his administration would roll back the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fuel Economy Standards:
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after it was announced that enrollment in the Affordable Care Act's insurance Marketplaces under President Trump declined compared to last year's enrollment under President Obama:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement, calling on Speaker Ryan and Republican leaders to immediately remove Congressman Steve King from his position as Chair of the Constitution and Civil Justice Judiciary Subcommittee: