Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today called on Speaker Boehner to cancel next week’s recess – the ninth House Republican recess of the year – and instead commit to working to address the highway and student loan laws, and extend the middle-income tax cuts.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after meeting with Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife, Yuan Weijing, in New York City:

“It was an honor and a privilege to meet Chen Guangcheng and his wife, Yuan Weijing, today in New York to discuss their views about recent developments in China.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans, on a vote of 52-47, joined House Republicans in blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to rehear the February decision ruling Proposition 8 – the California measure banning same-sex marriage – unconstitutional. This measure has been found unconstitutional by two federal courts:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a statement today in remembrance of the 23rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre:

“Today marks the 23rd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. On this day we remember the Chinese students, workers, and citizens who peacefully assembled to call for the end of corruption, the acceleration of democratic reform, and a dialogue with China’s leaders.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer held a press availability today calling on House Republicans to act on jobs and pass the bipartisan Senate highway bill. Below is a transcript of the press availability:

Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Nice to see you all here – you missed the crowd of visitors to the Capitol. It’s pretty exciting when they come where, what a thrill.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a video today in celebration of LGBT Pride Month, which is celebrated throughout the country in the month of June. Below is a transcript of the video:

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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 69,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent. With private businesses adding 82,000 jobs, this marks the 27th consecutive month of private sector job growth: