Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Brad Miller announced that he would not seek reelection this year:

“For the past decade, Congressman Brad Miller has earned a reputation as a committed advocate for the working families of North Carolina’s 13th district, a dedicated champion of our middle class and small businesses, a leader for fiscal responsibility, and a strong voice for fairness and opportunity for America’s consumers.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi led a tribute on the House floor today to Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Below are the Leader’s remarks.

“Mr. Speaker, all of us come to the floor today, colleagues of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, to salute her as the brightest start among us, the brightest star Congress has ever seen.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress:

“Tonight, the President delivered a strong vision to the American people of an economy that’s built to last, that ensures a thriving middle class, that promotes fairness for working families, and that reignites the American dream.

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the Lunar New Year:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which falls on Sunday, January 22nd:

“As we approach the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we recommit to protecting reproductive choice and to fighting back any attempts to chip away at the freedoms that were so hard-won for American women.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement to mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns. The anniversary falls tomorrow, January 21st:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on new preventive services for women available this summer with no co-pay as provided for under the historic Affordable Care Act, including recommended contraceptive services:

“I strongly support this action by the Obama Administration to expand access to fundamental, basic health care and will continue to fight to protect the benefits of health care reform for the American people.”

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Washington, DC – Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Steve Israel announced the details of a friendly wager over the NFC championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.