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March 1, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the House floor today in support of a resolution commemorating the historic Selma to Montgomery Marches of 1965 by preserving the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its heroes in Congress. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Thank you very much, thank you Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding.

Issues:Human Rights

March 1, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

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. Good morning.


March 1, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Women’s History Month:


March 1, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to table the Blunt Amendment by a vote of 51 to 48:

Issues:Health Care

February 28, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after John Sullivan, Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives, announced his retirement. Tom Wickham will serve as the new House Parliamentarian.


February 28, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit. Leader Pelosi highlighted the need to renew our commitment to innovation in science and technology to keep America number one in clean energy research and create jobs. Below are the Leader’s remarks.


February 28, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at Emancipation Hall today in commemoration of the unveiling of a stone marker honoring slave laborers who built the U.S. Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“Less than two years ago, we unveiled a plaque in the Capitol to honor the masons, carpenters, painters, and others, who with their skill, and their talent, gave our country–and indeed, the world–this beacon of hope.

Issues:Human Rights

February 23, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s renewed call for an all-of-the-above approach to expanding American energy production, developing new energy sources, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and lowering the price at the pump:


February 23, 2012

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing today on the issue of women’s health. The committee heard testimony from Ms. Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University, who was blocked from testifying at a recent Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing by Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA). Below is the Leader’s opening remarks:

Issues:Health Care