Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman John Olver announced he would not seek re-election in 2012:
“For two decades, Congressman John Olver has served the first district of Massachusetts with dignity, honor, commitment, and compassion.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on H.R. 2447, which grants the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on yesterday’s powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey:
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of all of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Turkey, and with all those affected by this natural disaster.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following President Obama’s remarks on Iraq:
“President Obama’s statement that many of our military families will spend the holidays together is welcome news to all Americans. I commend the President for a promise made and a promise kept, honoring the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement and the wishes of the American people to bring all our troops home by the end this year.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans unanimously blocked last night the “Teachers, First Responders Back to Work Act,” which would create or save approximately 400,000 jobs for teachers, cops and first responders:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the government of Libya announced the death of Moammar Qaddafi:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Dennis Cardoza announced he would not seek re-election in 2012:
"Congressman Dennis Cardoza has been a stalwart advocate for his constituents and a leading moderate voice in Congress.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Social Security Administration announced that, starting in January 2012, Social Security beneficiaries will see their first Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in three years:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the release of kidnapped Israeli Army Corporal Gilad Shalit:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader released the following statement today on the passing of Elouise Cobell, a longtime advocate for the rights of Native Americans:
“Elouise Cobell dedicated her life to improving the lives of others, to securing justice for her fellow Native Americans, and to strengthening the bonds between Indian Country and the U.S. government.