Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today urging House Republicans to take swift action on a bipartisan Senate-passed Transportation bill that would provide certainty to America’s workers by creating or saving over two million American jobs, in place of the 60-day, temporary extension introduced by the House Republican leadership. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate voted 96 to 3 to approve the House version of the STOCK Act, which addresses insider trading by Members of Congress and thousands of executive branch employees. The bill previously passed the House by a vote of 417 to 2, and now heads to President Obama’s desk for his signature into law:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen rolled out the Democratic budget proposal for fiscal year 2013:
“Our nation’s budget must be a statement of our values, and the Democratic proposal meets that test because it is founded on the fundamental principles of fairness, opportunity, and prosperity for all. Our balanced approach invests in America’s priorities, protects our seniors, and strengthens our middle class.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republican leaders announced they would pull their short-term transportation extension from floor consideration:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s nomination of Dr. Jim Yong Kim as the next President of the World Bank:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressional Democrats held a press stakeout today urging the House Republican leadership to take up the bipartisan Senate Transportation bill. Below is a transcript of the Leader’s opening remarks:
“Good morning.
“It is a personal and official privilege to welcome Chairwoman Barbara Boxer back to the House side of the Capitol, especially so that we can salute her for her leadership on the transportation bill, which we are here to support.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Trayvon Martin investigation:
“The story of Trayvon Martin’s death has shocked the nation and spurred many leaders, including Members of Congress, to call for action.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the House Republican bill that repeals a provision of the Affordable Care Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi hosted a Women’s History Month reception honoring Senator Barbara Mikulski, who became the longest-serving woman in Congress on Saturday. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks: