Press Releases
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
August 2, 2013
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.
August 2, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 162,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in July. With businesses adding 161,000 workers, this marks the 41st consecutive month of private sector job growth:
“Today’s jobs numbers show some progress for our economy, but not nearly enough growth for our workers and families.
August 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.
August 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to reports that House Republicans have agreed on a bill that cuts $40 billion from nutrition programs:
“Once again, House Republicans are blatantly displaying a wanton disregard for the basic needs of nearly 50 million vulnerable Americans.
Issues:Health CareHuman Rights