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October 2, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

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:


October 1, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

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.


October 1, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

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:


October 1, 2015
“The Treasury Secretary’s letter is a stark warning of the stakes of Republicans’ Calendar of Chaos. Failure to protect the full faith and credit of the United States would have a devastating impact on hard-working families across the country – including tumbling retirement savings and rising interest rates for student loans, mortgages, credit cards and car payments.

October 1, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

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.

Issues:Health Care

September 30, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after 151 Republicans voted to shut down government by opposing the Continuing Resolution:

Issues:Health Care

September 30, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor on FY2016 Continuing Resolution. Below are the Leader's remarks:

Issues:Health Care

September 29, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press event denouncing the House Republican attacks against women's health care. Below are the Leader's remarks:

"Thank you very much, Rosa. I was trying to cut your introduction short because my remarks will be short – because we have many people to hear from.

Issues:Health Care

September 28, 2015
“Planned Parenthood provides a lifeline to millions of women every year, who often cannot afford cancer screenings or well women care anywhere else. One in five American women has relied on a Planned Parenthood health care center in her lifetime, and an independent forensic investigation has demonstrated the videos were manipulated to smear Planned Parenthood. Clearly, there must be a thorough investigation of the blatant wrongdoing of the group that clandestinely filmed and selectively edited these videos, likely in violation of numerous state and federal laws.
Issues:Health Care

September 25, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.