Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the passing of Maya Angelou:
"Dr. Maya Angelou was one of our first and foremost American writers – a phenomenal woman of insight, eloquence, and artistry who gave voice to the rawness and loftiness of our history and our humanity.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced that the U.S. combat mission in Afghanistan will be over by the end of 2014; that troop levels will be reduced to 9,800 service members by the start of 2015 and cut in half by the end of that year; and that nearly all military personnel will be drawn down by the close of 2016.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark Memorial Day, which falls on May 26th:
"On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation, defend democracy, and defeat tyranny. We remember the sacrifice of those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our union, and for the freedom of foreign shores. We remember the loved ones they left behind, and the liberty that is the enduring legacy of their lives.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a ceremony commemorating the Harvey Milk Forever Stamp's first day of issue. In her remarks, Leader Pelosi honored the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, a San Francisco hero who dedicated his life to the fundamental American value of equality. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in support of a letter sent by Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz and 127 Democratic Members of Congress calling on the Social Security Administration to deliver full spouse-based benefits to same-sex couples joined in civil unions, registered domestic partnerships, or marriage in states that do not recognize it:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press conference today to announce that she will appoint Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD), Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), Congressman Adam B. Schiff (D-CA), Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to the Select Committee on Benghazi. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a letter from the U.S. Department of Education that proves the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC) is able to offer a good-cause extension to City College of San Francisco (CCSF).
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today honoring the life of Frank Montgomery Woods, Jr. Below are the Leader's remarks: