Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Secretary Hilda Solis announced that she would be stepping down from her post at the Department of Labor:
“Secretary Hilda Solis has established an extraordinary record as an unflinching advocate for American workers, a dedicated leader for the equality of women in the workplace, a critical voice for Democrats in Congress, and a bold leader in President Obama’s administration.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the Democratic Caucus had approved recommendations for a series of new appointments of Members of Congress to seats on key House committees in the 113th Congress.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/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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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 155,000 jobs and the unemployment rate remained at 7.8 percent in December. With private businesses adding 168,000 jobs, this marks the 34th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Health and Human Services announced its conditional approval of the California Health Benefit Exchange along with the new health care exchanges of six other states, intended to be up and running by the time the Affordable Care Act takes full effect next year:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic women of the 113th Congress today gathered on the steps of the Capitol for a photo opportunity ahead of their official swearing-in on the House floor. With 61 women in the House Democratic Caucus, this group makes history as the largest number of women ever in a party Caucus in the United States Congress.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks in the House chamber following the re-election of Congressman John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress. Below are the Leader's remarks as delivered:
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the 112th Congress ended without the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). An expanded and improved version of VAWA passed the Senate last year with strong bipartisan support, yet Republican leaders refused to bring it to the House floor for a vote:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, released the following statement today on House Republicans’ decision to include language to continue to authorize the use of taxpayer funds to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA):
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Republican leadership announced they will reverse course and allow votes on Hurricane Sandy relief:
“Though it is good news that Republicans have announced their intention to bring up partial legislation covering $9 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief this Friday, it still leaves more than 80 percent of the region’s emergency needs unmet.