Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month:
"Jewish American Heritage Month affords us the opportunity to honor a community that has enriched our culture, helped shape the character of our country, and advanced the ideals at the center of our nation’s success: diversity, pluralism, and equality for all.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
“Asian Pacific Heritage Month is an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the AAPI community and the great diversity of our nation. Americans from Asia and the Pacific Islands have overcome persecution and prejudice to serve as leaders and patriots.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic women held a press availability today urging House Republicans to act to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling by ending subsidies to Big Oil rather than furthering their assault on women’s health. Below are the Leader’s remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi Opening Remarks:
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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:
Leader Pelosi. We have some very special guests today. Thank you for joining us.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in opposition to House Republicans proposal to pay for lower student loan rates with drastic cuts to women’s preventative health services rather than paying for affordable student loans by removing subsidies for Big Oil. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 64th anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day, which starts at sundown this evening:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Republican student loan proposal:
“We have just witnessed a dramatic reversal on the part of House Republicans, who have now joined President Obama and House Democrats in our efforts to prevent an increase in the student loan interest rate.
“Just last week, House Republicans overwhelmingly voted again for the Ryan budget, which doubles the interest rate on student loans.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today urging the House and Senate conferees on the transportation bill to come together swiftly, in a spirit of bipartisanship, to put Americans back to work and invest in our infrastructure to rebuild America:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a Congressional Memorial Service in honor of the late Congressman Donald M. Payne, who passed away after a battle with colon cancer in March. Congressman Payne was first elected to Congress in 1989 and served the people of the tenth District of New Jersey for nearly 24 years. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House and Senate Democrats working with the Obama Administration put forward legislation to keep college student loan rates from doubling on July 1. The bill will keep rates at 3.4 percent next year for more than 7 million students and their families, and it will be paid for by closing a tax loophole benefitting some of the wealthiest Americans: