Press Releases
August 16, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that the National Security Agency repeatedly violated privacy rules according to an internal audit and other documents:
“Press reports that the National Security Agency broke privacy rules thousands of times per year and reportedly sought to shield required disclosure of privacy violations are extremely disturbing.
“Current laws governing NSA's collection activities
Issues:National Security
August 14, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the use of violence in Egypt, killing hundreds of protesters and officers and leaving thousands wounded:
“The President is right to strongly condemn the horrific violence in Egypt and to cancel the joint exercises with the Egyptian military. The continued state of emergency must come to an end.
August 14, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.
August 13, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in support of a letter from 205 House Democrats to Speaker Boehner calling on Republican leadership to restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the final Farm Bill:
August 12, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Attorney General Eric Holder outlined critical reforms to the criminal justice system and announced that federal prosecutors will take steps to prevent the application of mandatory minimum sentences to certain low-level drug offenders:
“Today’s announcement marks a critical step forward in our nation’s ongoing efforts to reform our criminal justice system.
August 9, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama signed a bipartisan bill to address student loan interest rates for millions of America’s students:
“Today, President Obama reaffirmed our commitment to build a strong and vibrant future by keeping college within reach of every American student.
Issues:Education
August 6, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 48th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act into law:
“On August 6, 1965, America took a giant step forward on the path to equality, liberty, and justice for all.
Issues:Human Rights
August 5, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the 20th anniversary of the day the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect:
“Twenty years ago today, the Family and Medical Leave Act began providing millions of Americans families and workers with the basic protections, security, and peace of mind they deserve.
Issues:Health Care
August 5, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the two-year anniversary of the S & P downgrade of the U.S. government credit rating:
“Two years ago, congressional Republicans held hostage the full faith and credit of the United States of America. A Republican-manufactured debt limit crisis made the world question whether our country would continue to pay its bills.
August 2, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on House Republicans’ 40th vote to repeal all or part of the Affordable Care Act. Instead, Leader Pelosi urged Republicans to act to create jobs and grow the economy. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Issues:Health Care