Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to call on the House Republican leadership to honor their responsibility to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and take action on the Senate-passed Hurricane Sandy relief bill before the end of the 112th Congress. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor tonight calling on the House Republican leadership to act on behalf of families affected by Hurricane Sandy by taking action on the Senate-passed Hurricane Sandy relief bill. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation taking effect:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Xavier Becerra, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen held a press availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor urging Members to vote in favor of the Senate passed legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed the Senate legislation to make tax cuts for the middle class permanent, extend critical tax credits for working families, and avert the so-called “fiscal cliff”:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening:
“I understand at the present time, Senate Democrats are meeting with the Vice President. When a final agreement is reached and passed by the Senate, I will present it to the House Democratic Caucus.”
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Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon Senate passage of an emergency supplemental package to provide aid for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. The measure passed the Senate on a bipartisan vote of 62 to 32.
"Our fellow Americans are waiting for relief to rebuild their homes, businesses, communities and lives after the ravages of Hurricane Sandy. Now that the Senate has acted on the Sandy disaster relief bill, the House must do the same immediately.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today calling on the House Republican leadership to call the House back into session to get to work. This statement follows a conference call of the House Democratic leadership today.
"The House Democratic leadership is calling on the Republican leadership to come back to work and stop stonewalling every effort to get the job done, including making sure that taxes are not raised on tens of millions of middle class families.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Joe Crowley, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and Chairman Steve Israel held a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press conference: