Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of Women's Equality Day, which celebrates the ratification of the 19th Amendment:
"Women's Equality Day celebrates an American victory – extending voting rights to America's mothers, sisters, and daughters. By ratifying the 19th amendment 94 years ago, we strengthened our democracy and created a more just society.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after House Republicans released the no-bid contract they signed with a Washington law firm to sue President Obama, which was negotiated in secret without the consultation of any Democrats and forces taxpayers to pay the $500-an-hour cost:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the murder of American journalist James Foley by ISIS militants:
"James Foley dedicated his life to reporting from some of the darkest and most dangerous conflicts in the world. His courageous coverage shone a light on important issues and essential stories in war-torn communities across the Middle East and North Africa.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 79th anniversary of the date President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law:
"On this day in 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law and the United States made a landmark promise to its citizens: that a lifetime of hard work will be met by the security of a stable retirement.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the events in Ferguson, MO:
"Our hearts ache for the family of Michael Brown and for the entire community of Ferguson, Missouri. His death is a tragedy, and the response to neighborhood protests for transparency and accountability is deeply troubling.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Mayor Ed Lee, Director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Ed Reiskin and Executive Director of SF Made Kate Sofis held a press conference today at the site of the future Yerba Buena/Moscone Station of the Central Subway on House Democrats' Middle Class Jumpstartagenda. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the announcement of the passing of actor Robin Williams:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 49th anniversary of the date the Voting Rights Act was signed into law on August 6, 1965:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the death of gun-violence prevention advocate and former White House Press Secretary James Brady: