Press Releases
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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 103,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate remained at 9.1 percent. With 137,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 19th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
"Today's report makes it clear: we must act now to put people back to work, strengthen our small businesses and grow our economy. Americans cannot afford to wait any longer.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate voted to move forward to a final vote on the bipartisan Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act:
“In a bipartisan vote, the Senate moved closer to passing legislation that would help to create one million manufacturing jobs here at home, strengthen small businesses, and boost our nation’s competitiveness by demanding that China start playing fair on the global stage.
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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 the following statement on the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs:
"Steve Jobs was a visionary who changed the way we live, an innovator whose products brought joy to millions, a risktaker who wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo, and an entrepreneur who led one of the most creative companies of our time.
"His sage advice was respected by policymakers on both sides of the aisle. His courageous fight against cancer brought strength to many.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing today on small business entrepreneurs, the engine for American jobs, that emphasized how Congress can best help small businesses grow and hire. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
“I’d like to thank the co-chairs of our Steering and Policy Committee—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman George Miller—for bringing us together under the auspices of the Steering and Policy Committee.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed a continuing resolution that will fund the federal government until November 18th:
“From the start, Democrats insisted that we protect good-paying American jobs while meeting our obligations to families, small business owners, and communities affected by recent natural disasters. Today, we upheld that pledge.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today honoring October as LGBT History Month:
“LGBT History Month offers us an opportunity to honor the pioneers of the movement for LGBT rights and recognize the extraordinary contributions of LGBT Americans to our history and culture. And it is a time to rededicate ourselves to the bedrock values of our nation: civil rights for every American; equality under the law; respect and dignity for all.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today calling on House Republicans to schedule action on President Obama’s American Jobs Act:
“House Democrats held meetings across the country with constituents, including small business owners and entrepreneurs, to hear their proposals for growth and job creation. President Obama’s American Jobs Act will strengthen small businesses by helping them to grow and hire.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed by unanimous consent a short-term continuing resolution that will fund the government until October 4. The House will vote early next week on a six-week continuing resolution:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after the Senate voted to keep the government funded and to provide disaster aid, while ensuring that thousands of American jobs are not destroyed. The Senate voted 79-12 to fund the government until November 18; the Senate also adopted by voice vote a short-term continuing resolution until October 4: