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April 21, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day:


April 17, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the announcement that the Affordable Care Act has enrolled eight million Americans in private coverage through the health insurance marketplaces:

Issues:Health Care

April 16, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver commencement addresses this year at UC Berkeley and Bard College.

The commencement addresses will be open to the press, but space is limited. More details about media RSVP information will come at a later date.

UC Berkeley

Issues:Education

April 16, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking one year since bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation was introduced in the Senate:


April 15, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commemorating the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing:

"A year after the Boston Marathon bombing, we are called to reflect on the smoke and chaos of a dark day. We remember loved ones lost, and scars still healing.

"But we remember also the compassion of strangers, the courage of first responders, and the enduring fortitude of the wounded. We remember the strength of an indomitable American city.


April 14, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the Congressional Budget Office's recently updated estimates on the effects of the Affordable Care Act:

"Today's CBO report is good news for both the physical and fiscal health of our nation. Just weeks after cresting the milestone of 7.5 million Americans enrolled in quality, affordable coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, the CBO report finds that the Affordable Care Act continues to surpass expectations.

Issues:Health Care

April 11, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the announcement that President Obama has nominated Jonathan Nicholas Stivers as Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia, United States Agency for International Development:


April 10, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after it was announced that Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius would resign:

“From day one, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has remained laser-focused on a single purpose: to make health care a right, not a privilege, for all Americans. Her leadership has been forceful, effective, and essential.


April 10, 2014

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:


April 10, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Ryan Republican Budget – a road to economic ruin and an irresponsible assault on seniors, students, women, families and our future. This latest Republican budget, which House Democrats unanimously opposed for the fourth consecutive year, passed by a vote of 219 to 205. Below are the Leader's remarks: