Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Defense announced a new slate of benefits for gay and lesbian service members and their families:
“Today, the Department of Defense took a major step forward on the path to equality, justice, and fairness in our country – upholding the very values and ideals that gay and lesbian service members and all of our men and women in uniform fight to preserve each day.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi appeared on Fox News Sunday today. Below are selected excerpts:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the Lunar New Year, which falls on Sunday, February 10th:
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Leesburg, V.A. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen held a press conference at the conclusion of the Democratic Issues Conference. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks at the press conference:
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Leesburg, V.A. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Mike Thompson, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and House Democratic Leaders held a press conference at the Democratic Issues Conference announcing a comprehensive set of policy principles, developed by the House Democratic Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, geared toward reducing gun violence in America while also respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Postal Service announced its intention to end Saturday mail delivery, starting in August:
“What the Postal Service requires today is real, lasting, and comprehensive reform.
“As we move forward, Democrats in Congress will work across the aisle to enact overdue reforms, strengthen the U.S. Postal Service, prevent any further arbitrary actions, and ensure Americans continue to receive their mail and packages on-time.”
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi appointed SCAN Foundation President Dr. Bruce Chernof, the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Executive Director Judith Stein, and activist and philanthropist George Vrandenburg to the bipartisan Commission on Long-Term Care. Created earlier this year as part of the American Tax Relief Act, this commission is responsible for developing a plan to establish, implement, and finance a comprehensive set of long-term care services for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to congratulate the Baltimore Ravens on their victory against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call on House Republicans to stop playing games with the sequester and act in a way worthy of the challenges confronting the American people. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at an event commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Family Medical and Leave Act. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks: