Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah:
"Rosh Hashanah, this moment of repentance and introspection, is an opportunity for Jewish families around the world to celebrate a new year and to once again renew the call to repair the world, cherish justice, and seek peace.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria by U.S. forces and regional powers including Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates:
"I commend the President for his strong leadership in building the broad coalition that joined U.S. forces in airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria last night.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Treasury Department announced it will move forward with steps to regulate corporate inversions:
"Today's actions by the Treasury are an important step to restoring fairness for middle class families in our tax code.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the CEO-Employee Pay Fairness Act, introduced by Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, which would limit executive pay tax breaks for CEOs that fail to raise wages for workers:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (D-SC), Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-CA) and Congressman Joe Garcia (D-FL) announcing a discharge petition to force a vote on the bipartisan, Senate-passed Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Below are the Leader's remarks.
Leader Pelosi's opening remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of the President's request to train and equip moderate Syrians, which is being considered by the House today. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral Child Care and Development Block Grant Program reauthorization:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work:
"Today, Senate Republicans voted for the second time this year against giving women workers the tools they need to ensure that they receive equal pay for equal work. By failing to stand up for women, Senate Republicans once again refused to put American workers – and middle-class families – first.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr.:
"Thomas H. Boggs, Jr. was one of our nation's leading legal minds – and a passionate advocate for American workers and middle-class families. From his early days as an elevator operator in the halls of Congress to his time as partner at Squire Patton Boggs, he never wavered in his faith in the possibility of our nation.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts on Monday, September 15:
"Each Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our Latino community's contributions to our country and our history – and honor the many ways in which Latinos and Latinas in all walks of life have made America more American.