Press Releases
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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 delivered remarks today at a ceremony bestowing the Congressional Gold Medal to Japanese-American veterans who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding today’s announcement of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Business Plan:
“Today’s release of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Business Plan presents an upfront and thorough assessment that presents a clear path forward to achieving a world-class high-speed rail system and creating much-needed jobs.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on “The Rebuild America Jobs Act,” which was introduced in the Senate this week:
“Overwhelming majorities of Americans agree – putting construction workers back on the job to rebuild our roads, bridges, railway, airports, and energy and water infrastructure is a priority that will strengthen our nation’s economy and our middle class.