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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:
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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 2, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.
Issues:Health Care

August 1, 2013
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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.

August 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the fourth anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, legislation that helps America’s service members, veterans, and military families pursue educational opportunities and succeed in our economy:
“Four years ago, the Post-9/11 GI Bill took effect, restoring the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
Issues:Education

July 31, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 1963. Below are the Leader’s remarks:


July 31, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House, in a 392 to 31 bipartisan vote, passed the bipartisan Senate-passed legislation addressing student loan rates, which doubled on July 1st, sending the bill to the President’s desk for his signature.

Issues:Education

July 31, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today calling upon her colleagues to support the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. And I thank you for your leadership as the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee.


July 31, 2013

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to honor the life and legacy of former Congresswoman and Ambassador Lindy Boggs. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Thank you very much Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for the kind words. As they have said about our former colleague Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, I associate myself with their remarks but would only add that bipartisanship was the nature of how Lindy Boggs led and served in this body.