Press Releases
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson, and Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Xavier Becerra sent a letter today to Speaker John Boehner calling on him to direct the Speaker pro-tempore in upcoming House sessions to recognize a Democratic Member offering a motion to pass the bipartisan, Senate-passed bill to extend the payroll tax cut, Unemployment Insurance, and the SGR Medicare physician fix.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to Speaker Boehner, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi reminded him that Republicans last year held hostage the payroll tax cut and extension of unemployment benefits, demanding that the Bush upper-income tax cuts must be extended for two years, and have walked away from numerous bipartisan efforts this year.
Pelosi wrote that she is “hopeful that reason will prevail in your Conference” to pass the bipartisan Senate compromise to extend the payroll tax.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Nadeam Elshami, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, released the following statement this morning on House Republicans’ vote to raise taxes on the middle class:
"House Republicans voted yesterday to raise taxes on the middle class. House Republicans stand alone, and unless they act responsibly and agree to the bipartisan short-term bill approved by Senate Republicans and Democrats, millions of Americans will see a tax hike.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and House Democratic leaders held a press availability today in the Capitol Visitor Center calling on Republicans to prevent a tax increase on 160 million American families and the loss of unemployment protections for millions of Americans. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today to honor the life and legacy of Warren Hellman, who passed away on Sunday. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today against the refusal of the House Republican leadership to allow a vote on the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, which passed with bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability at the top of the Democratic Caucus meeting this evening in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
Leader Pelosi. Good evening. How are you?
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn held a press availability tonight in the Capitol calling on Republicans to pass the bipartisan compromise passed by the Senate that would extend the payroll tax cut for 160 million Americans. Below are Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks, closing statement, and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of former Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today calling on Speaker Boehner to bring the bipartisan bill extending the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, that passed overwhelmingly in the Senate, to the House floor for a vote :
“The Republican Tea Party's tax increase will hurt the middle class and hinder the economic recovery. And they know it.