Press Releases
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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:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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).
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which was issued on May 17, 1954:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after meeting with leaders of the Syrian Opposition, including President Amhad Jarba, earlier today:
"It was a privilege to receive President Jarba of the Syrian Opposition Coalition earlier today during his first official visit to the United States. We had a wide ranging discussion on the situation on the ground in Syria, and the need to end the horrific conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, and displaced millions of Syrians.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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. Thank you very much. Good morning. Sorry to be behind schedule. We have votes on the floor, so this isn't going to last long.
Some of the subjects that I wanted to talk to you about – usually we have our weekly yesterday, but the vote on the R&D tax credit and some changes necessitated a change of this.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. Leader Pelosi condemned the despicable acts of the terrorist group known as Boko Haram and called for the safe return of these innocent girls and young women to their families. Below are the Leader's remarks: