Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark Memorial Day, which will be observed on Monday, May 30:
“On Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives so we can be the land of the free and the home of the brave. Throughout our history, the members of our armed forces have fought to establish a nation, to preserve our union, to defend democracy and defeat tyranny on distant shores. They are our heroes; they reflect the best of the American people.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered the keynote commencement address at the City College of San Francisco graduation ceremony this morning. The ceremony is for all City College of San Francisco Associates in Arts and Associates in Science degree graduates, from all campuses. Below is a transcript of the remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after voting against the extension of the PATRIOT Act:
“Our first responsibility is to ensure the security of the American people. Our intelligence and law enforcement professionals deserve all of the tools and resources they need to keep our families safe as they balance security and our civil liberties.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011, bipartisan legislation introduced this week by Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA), which would help veterans transition successfully from military service to civilian employment, particularly those who served our country in Iraq and Afghanistan:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new fuel economy labels that will help consumers take advantage of the Obama Administration’s increased efficiency standards:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate voted on the Republican budget, which ends Medicare to reward Big Oil and the wealthiest Americans with tax breaks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Chrysler’s repayment of its outstanding loans to the U.S. Treasury, six years ahead of schedule:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the second annual Harvey Milk Day, which is observed on Sunday, May 22, in the state of California:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader released the following statement today on President Obama’s address outlining our country’s support for political reform, democratic governance, human rights, and economic development throughout the Middle East:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked a vote on ending tax breaks for the country’s five largest oil companies:
“House Republicans have already voted nine times against holding Big Oil accountable and providing relief to consumers. Today, Senate Republicans followed suit.