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September 26, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced the “Make It In America Challenge” to accelerate insourcing in America:


September 25, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced the “Make It In America Challenge” to accelerate insourcing in America:


September 24, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed a bill making it easier for Californians to participate in elections by allowing for same-day voter registration:

"Once again, California leads the way for our nation: today, as Governor Brown signed the same day voting bill, we affirmed our commitment to ensuring all citizens have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in our democracy.

Issues:Human Rights

September 21, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced that it will expedite the next phase of the California high-speed rail review and fast-track building improvements at San Francisco’s Ferry Terminal:

“The announcement from the Obama Administration today that they will expedite building 21st century infrastructure is great news for San Franciscans, Californians, and indeed all Americans.


September 21, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today calling on House Republicans to stay and work in Washington on issues confronting Americans rather than cutting and running from town. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Issues:Health Care

September 21, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John B. Larson, Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xaiver Becerra, Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen, and House Democrats held a press conference calling on House Republicans to cancel recess until the Republican controlled Congress fulfills their responsibilities to the American people. Below is a transcript of the press conference:


September 20, 2012

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:


September 19, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for her unwavering commitment to peace, non-violence, and democracy in Burma. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Issues:Human Rights

September 19, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans voted to block the Veterans Jobs Corps bill, which would have provided $1 billion over five years to assist veterans in finding jobs:

“It is a national shame that our brave veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan return from war and have to fight for a job here at home. But today when Senate Democrats tried to pass a fully paid-for bill that will put veterans to work, Republicans said no.