Press Releases
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Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after visiting troops at Al Udeid Air Base:
"On Mothers' Day weekend, our delegation was pleased to meet with many mothers serving our country here at Al Udeid to express our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Our conversations provided an invaluable opportunity to hear their views on the current and future role of women in our military forces.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to the latest Republican assault on women’s health with the House GOP’s refusal to end subsidies for Big Oil, which would ensure affordable student loans for middle class families. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Doha, Qatar – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon the arrival of a bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Doha today:
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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 on the House floor today in opposition to the House Republican Reconciliation bill. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed, on a bipartisan vote, the reauthorization of the Import-Export Bank:
“Today, led by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, the House took strong action to create American jobs and keep our nation competitive by reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank in a bipartisan way. This key part of the Democrats’ Make It in America jobs agenda will give certainty to the business community.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus’ (CAPAC) Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama declared his support for marriage equality:
“Today marks progress for the civil rights of LGBT Americans and all Americans. With President Obama’s support, we look forward to the day when all American families are treated equally in the eyes of the law.
Washington, D.C. -- Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, issued the following statement on an amendment by Congressman Huelskamp of Kansas to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill that would bar the Justice Department from using any funds to oppose the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (P.L. 104-199) in court. This amendment passed the House late this evening by a vote of 245 to 171.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House Judiciary Committee voted, on a partisan basis, to pass a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that rolls back critical protections for America’s women:
“Today, House Republicans again decided to pursue a partisan, ideological agenda at the expense of the safety of America’s women, children, and families.