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August 25, 2012

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

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Neil Armstrong:

"With the passing of Neil Armstrong, we honor a humble man who led enormous national achievements.


August 24, 2012

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, which falls on Sunday:

“On Women’s Equality Day this year, as we do every year, we mark the progress our nation has made toward living up to its foundational values. When we extended the right to vote to America’s women 92 years ago, we strengthened our democracy and moved toward making real the promise of liberty and justice for all.

Issues:Human Rights

August 20, 2012

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Todd Akin claimed women are able to prevent pregnancies in cases of “legitimate rape”:

“Congressman Akin’s statement is another manifestation of the total disregard and disrespect of women by Republican leaders.


August 14, 2012

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after Congressman Dennis Cardoza announced his resignation from Congress effective midnight August 15th:

"Congressman Dennis Cardoza has been a valued member of our caucus and the Congress and his leadership will be missed.


August 14, 2012

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of the 77th anniversary of Social Security:

Issues:Health Care

August 11, 2012

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

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this morning on Governor Romney’s selection of Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate:


August 6, 2012

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

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on yesterday's shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin:

"Our thoughts and prayers rest with the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in Oak Creek yesterday. And we wish a speedy and successful recovery to those injured in this attack.

Issues:Human Rights

August 3, 2012

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of S&P’s downgrade of America’s credit rating, which falls on Sunday, August 5th:

“One year ago, Republicans manufactured an unnecessary and dangerous debt limit crisis that resulted in our country’s first-ever credit downgrade – weakening consumer confidence, undermining job growth, and injecting uncertainty into our economy.


August 3, 2012

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

Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 163,000 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in July. With private businesses adding 172,000 jobs, this marks the 29th consecutive month of private sector job growth:


August 2, 2012

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

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a bill to protect our nation from cyber attacks: