Press Releases
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Congressman George Miller announced that he will retire after serving four decades in Congress:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 74,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.7 percent. December marks the 46th consecutive month of private sector job growth, adding 8.2 million jobs.
"Today's jobs report proves that while our economy is still making progress we still have work to do – especially for Americans still struggling to find a job and make ends meet.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Richard Hudson announced the details of a friendly wager over the second round playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Republicans voted against House Democrats' effort to bring up legislation to extend emergency unemployment insurance for the three months. This is the second time in two months House Democrats have offered a motion to force a vote on extending unemployment insurance.
"Once again, House Republicans have demonstrated a callous and shameful disregard for millions of hardworking Americans facing economic hardship.
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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:
Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Happy New Year. I hope you all had a beneficial holiday season, productive and relaxation. And I always remind you, recreation is important. Recreate – recreate has the word re-create. We must renew ourselves being with our families and friends, and being inspired by the holiday.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Republican Judiciary Subcommittee's first hearing of 2014, an all-male attack on women's reproductive rights:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate and House Democratic leaders held a press event today on the need to extend unemployment insurance benefits for the 1.4 million hard-working Americans who have played by the rules and lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 50th Anniversary of President Johnson's 1964 State of the Union address declaring war on poverty in America:
"On January 8, 1964, President Johnson stood before Congress and declared ‘unconditional war on poverty' in America. The richest nation on earth, Johnson said, cannot afford to leave millions of its citizens trapped in squalor, misery and unemployment.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate moved forward with consideration of a bipartisan extension of emergency unemployment insurance. The vote was 60-37:
"Today, the Senate took an important step toward restoring security for the 1.3 million Americans who were cut off from emergency unemployment insurance right in the middle of the holidays.