Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama again urged Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut for all Americans. Today, Senate Democratic leaders put forward a new proposal to renew and pay for the tax cut before it expires at the end of the year:

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Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer held a press availability today in the Capitol calling on Republicans, who have held the House Majority for over 330 days without producing a jobs agenda, to take action to put the American people back to work. Below is a transcript of the press availability:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor reported that the economy gained 120,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent – the lowest rate since 2009. With private businesses adding 140,000 new employees, this marks the 21st consecutive month of private sector job growth:

"Today's jobs report sends a clear message: we've made some progress but we have work to do.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today to commemorate World AIDS Day. Below are the Leader’s remarks.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms Wilson “Bill” Livingood announced that he will retire on January 17, 2012:

“Sergeant at Arms Bill Livingood has served the House of Representatives, and indeed the nation, with distinction. His retirement marks the end of an era defined by Bill’s dedicated leadership, sound judgment, and laser-like focus on what is best for the institution, its Members, staff, and visitors.

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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.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Senate Republican proposal to extend the payroll tax cut:
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“At last, Republicans felt the heat from Democrats to extend the payroll tax cut. However, the Republican proposal does less to spur economic growth for job creation than President Obama’s plan. Unbelievably, it cuts hundreds of thousands of jobs and offers less relief to the middle class.