Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of the sixth anniversary of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which represents the single largest investment in college aid in our nation’s history:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 4-4 tie decision in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association, preserving the Ninth Circuit Court ruling in favor of America’s workers:
“Strong unions are essential to the health and strength of the American worker, ensuring that a hard day’s work earns a fair day’s pay. History shows that the leadership of strong unions helps advance the wages, benefits and rights of members and non-members alike.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the incident at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center:
“Today, we have been reminded yet again of the deep courage of our U.S. Capitol Police officers, and all those who work to protect the visitors, staff and Members who come to the U.S. Capitol Complex each and every day.
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San Francisco — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following a terrorist attack that killed nearly 70 people, many of them women and children, at a park in Lahore, Pakistan:
"The American people share in the grief for the victims and survivors of the unconscionable, horrific terror attack in Lahore on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Pakistan as they grapple with this tragedy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event marking the sixth anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act. Below are Leader Pelosi’s remarks:
“Thank you very much, Kanisha, for your testimony and your courage to come forward with your story.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after terror attacks in Brussels, Belgium:
"All Americans share in horror at the unspeakable terror attacks in Brussels today. Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those still waiting for word from their loved ones.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the sixth anniversary of the date the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, which is tomorrow:
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Havana, Cuba – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s historic visit to Cuba. Pelosi traveled to Cuba as part of the Presidential delegation and is the top Democrat on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional delegation that joined the President.
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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which begins on Sunday:
“Nowruz Mobarak! On the first day of Spring, Iranian Americans across the country celebrate Nowruz. This ‘new day’ marks a period of renewal, joy, and optimism for the Iranian American community. It is also a chance for Iranian-American families to celebrate change, reflect on rebirth, and welcome health and happiness in the upcoming year.