Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block legislation to prohibit for-profit employers from using religious beliefs to deny employees coverage of contraception or any other vital health service required under federal law. House Republicans voted to block the House from considering companion legislation yesterday.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the signing of the bipartisan Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the discharge petition filed by Congressman Scott Peters to bring legislation to designate wildfires as emergency spending (H.R. 3992) to the floor for a vote:
"With rising temperatures and record droughts across the country, we could be headed into one of the worst wildfire seasons in our history. But with fires raging across the west, the money is running out – and House Republicans can't be bothered to act.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed Congressmen Steve Israel and Tom Cole's bipartisan H.Res. 657 by unanimous consent earlier today:
"With Israel's citizens once again under assault, our bipartisan resolve to stand by Israel is firm and unwavering. I am pleased the House acted unanimously to reaffirm our support for Israel's right to defend itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from Hamas.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the new report from The Commonwealth Fund on the continuing success of the Affordable Care Act:
"The Commonwealth Fund study is just the latest evidence of the overwhelming success of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to this historic law, millions of American students, workers and families are discovering newfound health security, and the personal and economic freedom that comes with it.
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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:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House legislation, introduced by Pro-Choice Caucus co-Chairs Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), to prohibit for-profit employers from using religious beliefs to deny employees coverage of contraception or any other vital health service required under federal law:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement honoring Raoul Wallenberg who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda earlier today:
"Even in the deepest darkness of hate, there shine stars of hope, compassion, and courage. Armed only with diplomatic papers and his own creativity and determination, Raoul Wallenberg helped thousands escape the Holocaust in the chaotic and brutal final month of World War Two.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after University of California President Janet Napolitano announced that she will recommend Dr. Sam Hawgood to the Board of Regents to be the next chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the prospect of a strike on the Long Island Rail Road during contract negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and railway unions:
"Avoiding a strike on the Long Island Rail Road should be a priority for all levels of government. It is my hope that all parties involved will be able reach a fair resolution, and that we can avoid the disruption of a strike that would have a negative impact on commuters.