Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) announced the details of a friendly wager over the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Treasury Department and Office of Management and Budget announced that the fiscal year 2014 deficit has fallen to $483 billion, the lowest deficit as a percentage of GDP since 2007 – below the average deficit over the last 40 years:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Medicare Part B monthly premium and annual deductible will remain unchanged in 2015:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny review of circuit court rulings in favor of marriage equality in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin, clearing the way for marriage equality in 30 states and the District of Columbia:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October:
"Freedom from fear and abuse is a basic human right. Yet it is estimated that one in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Millions of women will confront these violent acts this year. Domestic violence terrorizes women, children, and men in homes across America – and we must not allow it to continue.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the 5 to 4 U.S. Supreme Court decision to block early voting in Ohio, which was scheduled to begin today:
"Nothing is more fundamental to our democracy or more essential to our future than ensuring the voices of all Americans are heard in our elections. Early voting is an indispensable resource for many citizens – especially people facing disadvantages – who may be unable to make it to the polls on Election Tuesday.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press availability after a bipartisan meeting with Prime Minister Narenda Damodardas Modi of India. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It's an honor to join you in welcoming Prime Minister Modi to the Capitol of the United States – to the center of the oldest democracy in the world, the leader of the largest democracy in the world.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following the announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder will step down:
"As the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder worked each and every day throughout his 26 years at the Department of Justice to ensure that in America, ‘equal justice under law' is not a privilege for the few, but a right that belongs to all.