Press Releases
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.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama called on Congress to pass provisions of the American Jobs Act that put veterans back to work now. Last week, Leader Pelosi and House Democrats met with veterans service organizations and focused on jobs for veterans.
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 announced that the economy added 80,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate fell to 9 percent. With 104,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 20th consecutive month of private sector job growth, totaling 2.8 million jobs:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked the Rebuild America Jobs Act:
“Overwhelming majorities of Americans agree we must act now to rebuild our roads, bridges, airports, and transit systems, creating jobs and strengthening our economy. Every Senate Republican said no.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing today entitled, “Reigniting the American Dream: America’s Entrepreneurial Spirit as the Centerpiece of the Supercommittee’s Work.” Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616, Ilan Kayatsky (Nadler), (212) 367-7350
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
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.