Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor in support of homebuyers and consumers. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after it was announced that negotiators have finalized the terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. The agreement is now subject to Congressional approval:
"The finalized terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will shortly be reviewed by Congress and the American people. As promised, House Democrats will be shining a bright light on the provisions of TPP and their impact on hard-working families.
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Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 142,000 jobs. With businesses adding 118,000 jobs last month, September represents the 67th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
"Last month's jobs report shows we have more work to do to move our economy forward. There is clearly more Congress can and must do to create jobs, raise wages and meet the needs of America's hard-working families.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the passing of former Congressman Don Edwards of California, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House and Senate Democratic leaders held a press conference today following a bicameral Democratic leadership meeting discussing a path forward towards a budget deal this fall. Below are the Leader's remarks followed by a question and answer session:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader released the following statement on the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon:
"Today's shooting is another searing tragedy for our nation. Our hearts ache for the families of those killed and wounded on campus, and we share in the shock and grief of this community.
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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, everyone.
We just had two votes, so we are behind schedule. And speaking of schedule – last night, just under the wire, [in] Congress, the House voted to keep government open. That's the good news. That's good news.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor on FY2016 Continuing Resolution. Below are the Leader's remarks: