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June 22, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s addressed the nation and outlined the first steps in the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan:

“Tonight, President Obama made it clear: we are now beginning the process of bringing our troops home and ending the war in Afghanistan.


June 21, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the National Labor Relations Board’s proposed rule change to regulations governing labor union representation:

“Today, the NLRB proposed commonsense reforms that are a step toward ensuring fairness for workers as they exercise their fundamental right to decide whether to join a union. The current process has stacked the deck against workers; today’s proposal brings transparency and fairness for both workers and their employers.


June 21, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking San Francisco’s 41st Pride Celebration and Parade. Events kick off tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22, with the City Hall Pride Flag Raising and continue through the San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26:


June 16, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives:

“Today, with the love of his family, the confidence of his constituents and the recognition of his need for help, Congressman Weiner has announced that he will resign from Congress.


June 14, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in opposition to the devastating cuts that H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012, makes to the WIC program. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

Issues:Health Care

June 6, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today following a press conference by Congressman Anthony Weiner:

"I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony's wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents.

"I am calling for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred."


June 3, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 30th anniversary of the first diagnosis of AIDS, which falls on Sunday, June 5:


June 3, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 22nd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, which is tomorrow, June 4th:

“On the 22nd Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, we remember the Chinese students, workers, and citizens who peacefully assembled to call for the end of corruption, the acceleration of democratic reform, and a dialogue with China’s leaders.

Issues:Human Rights

June 3, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor reported that the economy added 54,000 jobs in May and unemployment rose to 9.1 percent. With 83,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 15th consecutive month of private sector job growth: