Press Releases

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo, Egypt:

"The attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Cairo raise grave security concerns and are clearly unacceptable. I join other Members of Congress in condemning the attacks in the strongest terms.

"Egyptian officials must ensure the safety of the Israeli Embassy and staff and guarantee security in the future, while honoring their international obligations to all embassies.

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 10th anniversary of September 11, which falls on Sunday:

“Ten years ago, Americans witnessed a horrific attack against our nation. On that day, towers of our economic and military strength were viciously attacked; thousands of innocent mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, perished; scenes of destruction and devastation spread.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter today to Speaker John A. Boehner requesting that he urge Republican House committee chairmen to “move expeditiously to pass” the American Jobs Act and begin putting the country back to work. Yesterday, Leader Pelosi wrote to each Democratic Ranking Member calling on them to urge the chairman of his or her committee to take immediate legislative action on President Obama’s proposals to create jobs.

Below is the full text of today’s letter:

September 9, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi wrote yesterday to the Democratic Ranking Member on each House Committee requesting that he or she “write to his or her respective Chairman to schedule immediate hearings and legislative action” on the American Jobs Act. Below are links to the letters from Democratic Ranking Members.

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, in advance of President Obama’s address to a Joint Session of Congress on the American Jobs Act, sent a letter today to the Democratic Ranking Member on each House Committee requesting that he or she “write to his or her respective chairman to schedule immediate hearings and legislative action on legislation proposed by the President that lies within the jurisdiction of the committee.”

Below is the full text of the letter:

September 8, 2011

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability in the Capitol this evening ahead of a meeting of the House Democratic Caucus. Below is a transcript of the Leader’s remarks:

Leader Pelosi. How are you? Hello, hello.

Q: What are you expecting from the President tomorrow?

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following an announcement by Speaker Boehner’s office that no Republican will deliver a formal response to President Obama’s address to a Joint Session of Congress on Thursday:

“The Republicans’ refusal to respond to the President’s proposal on jobs is not only disrespectful to him, but to the American people.

Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined by Democratic Leaders this afternoon in the Capitol at a press conference to discuss Democratic initiatives to create jobs. Below are the Leader’s remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:

Leader Pelosi. You’re back! Welcome. Well, a day early, but none too soon to get back to work for this Congress. And once again, Democrats are calling upon this Congress to get to work to put the American people back to work.