Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House approved the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on legislation to reform and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs by a vote of 420-5:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today condemning Republicans' priorities of suing the President instead of focusing on legislation to help the people of America. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"I thank Congresswoman Slaughter, our Ranking Member on the Rules Committee, for the time, and also, more importantly, for her great leadership in so many ways. In so many ways, it has been about her advocacy for the priorities of the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on House Republicans' $659 million supplemental appropriation bill, which fails to adequately respond to the humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied children along the southern border:
"The humanitarian emergency along our southern border demands that we act in a way that honors our values as a nation, and respects the dignity of all people. We must treat the vulnerable children fleeing violence in their home countries with compassion.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced additional sanctions targeted against Russian energy, defense and financial sectors:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a hearing on unaccompanied minors crossing the United States' southern border hosted by Congressional Progressive Caucus co-Chairs Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), and Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) joined former Senator Elizabeth Dole and Hidden Heroes Caregivers as they unveiled the new bipartisan Hidden Heroes Congressional Caucus for Military and Veteran Caregivers. The Caucus will raise awareness and develop and advance legislation in support of America's 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders announced an agreement on legislation improving accountability and increasing access to care at the Department of Veterans Affairs:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on today's reports from Medicare Trustees and Health and Human Services showing continued reduced cost growth for seniors and longer Medicare solvency:
"The Affordable Care Act continues to build a healthier and stronger future for seniors and for all Americans. Today's reports are the latest evidence that this historic law is driving down cost growth, and improving the longevity of the Medicare Trust Fund.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Good morning. Good morning.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed the motion to instruct offered by Congresswoman Julia Brownley to direct the House conferees to the VA bill to agree to provisions in the Senate legislation.