Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama called on Congress to enact a balanced plan to reduce the deficit and avert across-the-board spending cuts. If Congress is unable to pass a larger package to prevent the sequester, the President urged Republicans and Democrats to act on a smaller, balanced proposal of spending cuts and tax reforms to delay deeper reductions that would harm the economy:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 157,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent in January. With private businesses adding 166,000 jobs, this marks the 35th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution, observed today across California. This is the first day in California history named for an Asian American:
“On Fred Korematsu Day, the people of California remember and honor a man persecuted for his race and imprisoned for his heritage – yet persistent in pursuit of equality for Japanese Americans and in defense of the civil liberties of all Americans.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012:
“Democrats and Republicans have an opportunity and an obligation to work together to find common ground, avert deep, across-the-board cuts that will undermine our economic growth, and recommit ourselves to reaching a long-term agreement to create jobs and responsibly reduce the deficit.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Mike Thompson, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, community leaders and those affected by gun violence at a forum on gun violence prevention today at the Omega Boys Club. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s call for comprehensive immigration reform:
“Today, President Obama demanded firm and swift action on immigration reform – and Congress must answer this clarion call with a bill that is comprehensive, that reflects our history as a nation of immigrants, and that puts the American Dream in reach for anyone who comes to our shores.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the announcement that Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood would be leaving his post upon the confirmation of his successor:
“Over the past four years, Secretary LaHood has set our nation on-track to a future and an economy built on the foundation of a safe, affordable, 21st century transportation system.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the fourth anniversary of enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate passed a package of aid and relief to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy. President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law:
“Tonight, the Senate passed a package of relief for the families, business owners, and communities still recovering from the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy. Now, this vital legislation heads to the President’s desk – and soon, critical assistance will head to the victims of this storm.