Press Releases
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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 issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to take up the Affordable Care Act:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the “VOW to Hire Heroes Act.” Part of President Obama’s American Jobs Act, this legislation creates tax credits to encourage businesses to hire service members and those with service-related disabilities. The bill also provides veterans with the training they need to find a job in civilian life. This measure already passed the Senate and President Obama is expected to sign it into law:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a ceremony bestowing the Congressional Gold Medal on American astronauts John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
“Good morning. Today’s ceremony is a celebration of imagination and creativity. It is a tribute to America’s leadership, to our legacy of exploration, our belief in discovery, our pursuit of scientific excellence and technological achievement.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the United States Supreme Court announced it would consider legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act:
“Today’s announcement places the Affordable Care Act before the highest court in our country. We are confident that the Supreme Court will find the law constitutional and Americans will benefit from lower health care costs and greater access to high-quality medical care.
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Washington, D.C. – Drew Hammill, spokesman for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, issued the following statement on 60 Minutes’ report this evening:
“Congress has never done more for consumers nor has the Congress passed more critical reforms of the credit card industry than under the Speakership of Nancy Pelosi.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day, which will be celebrated tomorrow:
“On Veterans Day, Americans pause to honor and celebrate all of the men and women who went to war and came safely home; who traveled to distant battlefields on behalf of our freedom and security; who have fought in the name of liberty, in defense of our values.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, part of the American Jobs Act that puts veterans back to work:
“As we prepare to honor our veterans, the Senate has passed legislation to boost employment opportunities for those who have served our nation in uniform.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after a federal investigation uncovered “gross mismanagement” at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary that cares for America’s fallen service members:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional:
“Today’s decision is good news for America’s families, seniors, young adults, and workers: another court has confirmed that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.