Press Releases
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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Labor Day, which will be celebrated on Monday, September 5:
“Each Labor Day, we celebrate the hard-working women and men who are the backbone of our country. Working people are the foundation of America’s strength, and as we honor them we also pay tribute to the labor movement that has led progress for hard-working families across our history.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 151,000 jobs in August, including adding 126,000 private sector jobs. The economy has added a total of 15.1 million private sector jobs since early 2010.
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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Tom Frieden announced that CDC resources to combat Zika will be depleted by late September:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced President Obama's appointments to the Puerto Rico oversight board:
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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, which marks the 96th anniversary of the 19th amendment:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services released a report showing that consumers will continue to have affordable health coverage options through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces even with hypothetical premium increases:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after an earthquake and multiple, strong aftershocks struck central Italy, killing scores:
“The devastating earthquake in central Italy is a tragedy that saddens all those who love Italy and its people. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we pray that more will be rescued from the rubble.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Aetna’s decision to alter its participation in the Health Insurance Marketplaces of the Affordable Care Act:
“Aetna’s decision not to participate in some Health Insurance Marketplaces does not alter the reality that the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces will continue to provide quality, affordable coverage to millions and millions of Americans across the country.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration initiative:
“With the implementation of President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals four years ago today, we honored our values as a nation. Brilliant young people raised in the United States have been able to contribute to the social fabric of our country and fulfill their potential as a result of DACA.