Press Releases
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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:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown on Wednesday:
“Rosh Hashanah is an opportunity for Jewish families worldwide to reflect and rejoice, to commemorate the year that’s past and celebrate the year yet to come. It is a moment for repentance and prayer, a time of renewal, remembrance, and introspection, a chance to look forward with hope to a future of health and happiness.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon at a press conference with Senate Democrats on efforts to fully fund FEMA and avert a government shutdown. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the GOP Continuing Resolution. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Leader Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentle lady for yielding, and I commend her for her enormous leadership, patience, and great intellect that she brings to bear on these issues.
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.
Leader Pelosi. Good afternoon. I knew you were there.
Earlier this week, President Obama put forward a balanced approach to how we can reduce the deficit, grow the economy, and create jobs. Democrats are united behind the President. We appreciate his balanced approach to this and look forward to working with him on it.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Republican Continuing Resolution failed to pass the House by a vote of 195 to 230. The bill sets a dangerous precedent by offsetting the cost of critical disaster assistance for states and communities hard hit by recent natural disasters by ending the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program – an initiative that puts people to work producing cleaner cars and investing in innovation.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the GOP Continuing Resolution. The bill failed by a vote of 195 to 230. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
“Thank you very much Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding and congratulate him on his tremendous leadership as the Ranking Member on the Appropriations Committee.