Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year:
“Nowruz is an opportunity for renewal and a fresh start, a time for new beginnings and a new season, a marker of the first day of Spring and a chance for millions around the world to celebrate their heritage, honor their history, and look forward with hope to a brighter future.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Republican budget proposal for fiscal year 2013:
“Our budget must always be a statement of our values – a reflection of our commitment to fairness and opportunity for all Americans. The Republican budget once again fails that test.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, who will become the longest-serving woman in congressional history tomorrow:
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Tunis, Tunisia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a Congressional delegation to Tunisia today, where the Members of Congress met with high-ranking government officials, including Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali.
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Cairo, Egypt – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to Egypt that arrived in Cairo last night. Today, the delegation had a constructive meeting with Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, who confirmed to the Leader and delegation that once the presidential election is complete there will be a transition to civilian government.
Below are two pictures of Leader Pelosi and Field Marshal Tantawi:
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Cairo, Egypt – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to Egypt that arrived in Cairo last night. Today, the delegation met with Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Wafaa Bassim. Below are Leader Pelosi’s remarks following the meeting:
Leader Pelosi. We just met with the Deputy Foreign Minister. We covered a wide range of subjects and we had the benefit of her thinking. She was much-praised before we met her and she lived up to all of that.
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after Congressman Gary Ackerman announced he would not seek re-election this year:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama appointed Dr. Grant Colfax as the new Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy:
"The announcement that Dr. Grant Colfax will serve as the New Director of President Obama's Office of National AIDS Policy brings enormous pride to many San Franciscans and prestige to our city's efforts to increase prevention, ensure treatment, and support research.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate passed a bipartisan transportation bill by a vote of 74 to 22: