Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of the DISCLOSE Act:
“Tonight, Senate Republicans showed their party’s true colors yet again: defending the rights of special interests at the expense of the public interest. By blocking a vote on the DISCLOSE Act, Republicans are protecting a system that allows secret, unlimited corporate funds to flood our campaigns and our airwaves – while keeping voters in the dark.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hosted a panel highlighting the benefits of the Affordable Care Act. The event featured panelists that explained the impact of the Supreme Court decision and the benefits of the ACA for consumers, small business owners, and providers. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
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 delivered remarks today at a summit hosted by the National Partnership for Women and Families. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after California Governor Jerry Brown, joined by Attorney General Kamala Harris, signed the California Homeowner Bill of Rights into law today in Los Angeles.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to House Republicans’ vote to repeal health care protections for millions of Americans. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Ilan Kayatsky (Nadler), 212-367-7350
Washington D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Congressman John Conyers, Congressman Barney Frank, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Congressman Jared Polis, Congressman David N. Cicilline and other House Democrats filed an Amicus Brief in the case of Karen Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management.
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 80,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained at 8.2 percent. With private businesses adding 84,000 jobs, this marks the 28th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
“Today’s report makes clear that we must keep working to create jobs, spur our economic growth, and restore security for our middle class.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the California Senate passed legislation to finance the start of construction of California High-Speed Rail by a vote of 21 to 16. The Assembly passed the plan yesterday by a vote of 51 to 27.
“Today’s vote by the Legislature is a victory for all Californians: clearing the way to create jobs now, building a world-class high-speed rail system.