Press Releases
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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 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:
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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.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the historic end of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which falls on Thursday:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Russell Train, the first-ever Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the former EPA Administrator, and the former Chairman of the World Wildlife Fund:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to video-taped remarks by Governor Mitt Romney concerning 47% of Americans:
"Sadly, Governor Romney's comments mirror his distorted thinking about America, especially at a time when we must be working to unite our nation, not divide it. It is a reflection of the privilege to which he thinks he is entitled and an insult to those who are working to achieve the American Dream.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today reflecting on the four years since she received a call from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the imminent danger facing the American economy.
"This fall, Americans are being asked whether we are better off today than we were four years ago. As we recall the events of September 18, 2008, there can only be one honest answer: fundamentally and unquestionably yes.