Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 70th anniversary of the date President Roosevelt signed the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 into law:

"In 1944, with millions of American servicemen still locked in a mortal struggle against tyranny in both hemispheres, our nation looked towards a future of peace. Our nation made a solemn commitment to honor the service and sacrifice of our troops in word and deed, and to look after all those who made it home.

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Washington, D.C.—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Administration's announcement of travel restrictions and other action to withdraw financial support for the Ugandan police and armed forces in response to the Uganda's hateful Anti-Homosexuality Act:

"Today's announcement by the Administration sends a stern signal to the Ugandan government: the United States will not tolerate the vile persecution of LGBT Ugandans.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced it has canceled the Washington football team's trademark registrations, describing the name as "disparaging to Native Americans."

Today, HHS released a new report, with state-by-state information, on the average premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplaces after tax credits in 2014, in the 36 states with federally-facilitated Marketplaces. (Comparable data for the 14 states with state-based Marketplaces are not available.)

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following a meeting between the President and Congressional leaders on Iraq and other national security issues:

"Today's meeting at the White House allowed an important dialogue to take place between the President and Congressional leaders on Iraq and other national security issues.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete legislation to increase accountability at the Department of Veterans' Affairs and help ensure our veterans have access to the timely health care they need.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has named Evangeline George as her new Deputy Communications Director. George, a native of Marietta, Georgia, has served on Pelosi's staff since 2009 and currently serves as Press Secretary. George also served as Communications Director to Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney's congressional campaign in the 2012 cycle.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah:

"The capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah should stand as a stern reminder to all those who would harm Americans: no matter how far you run, or how deep you hide, you will face justice.