Press Releases
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San Francisco – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the important consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act requiring insurers to spend a minimum of 80 percent of premiums on medical care and improving the quality of care, with insurers in the large group market held to an even higher standard. If they fail to meet these requirements, insurance companies must give a rebate back to consumers.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Congressman Mel Watt as the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA):
"For the last 20 years, Congressman Mel Watt has served as an exceptional champion of America's economic security. In confirming him as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Senate has taken a significant step forward in our work to safeguard the health, well-being, and prosperity of the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 203,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 7 percent in November, the lowest unemployment rate in five years. With businesses adding 196,000 jobs, this marks the 45th consecutive month of private sector job growth.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3309, the "Innovation Act," by a vote of 325 to 91.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today to highlight the preventive care services and benefits millions of women are receiving under the Affordable Care Act. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in honor of the Twenty-Fifth World AIDS Day, which was on Sunday, December 1. Below are the Leader's remarks: