Press Releases
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in opposition to the Republican Default Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you very much, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentle lady for yielding and commend her and her colleagues on the Rules Committee for their important work in bringing legislation to the floor.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republicans made the decision to delay a vote on their debt bill:
“Hopefully, now the Republicans will come back to the table to negotiate a bipartisan, balanced agreement that is overwhelmingly supported by the American people.
“Republicans have taken us to the brink of economic chaos. The delay must end now so we can focus on the American people’s top priority: creating jobs and growing the economy.”
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Richard Estrada Chavez, longtime leader of California’s farm worker movement:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in opposition to the Republican Default Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center ahead of the 46th anniversary of Medicare becoming law. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Congressman David Wu announced his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives:
“Congressman Wu’s decision today is a recognition of his need to focus on his children and their future. The timing of his decision is in the best interests of his constituents.
“My prayers are with him and his family.”
###
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center highlighting the urgent need for Congress to create jobs and protect workers’ rights. Instead of focusing on America’s top priority of job creation, House Republicans are bringing forward this week legislation to gut the National Labor Relations Board and outsource American jobs. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks:
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on proposals announced today to reduce the deficit and avoid default:
“It is clear we must enter an era of austerity; to reduce the deficit through shared sacrifice.
“The President has called for a ‘grand bargain,’ which provides long-term deficit reduction based on shared values and sends a message of confidence to the markets.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement this evening calling for the Ethics Committee to investigate Congressman David Wu of Oregon:
"I call on the Ethics Committee to initiate an investigation into the allegations against Congressman Wu.
"With deep disappointment and sadness about this situation, I hope that the Ethics Committee will take up this matter.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement expressing hope for greater progress with respect to the ongoing debt talks with Republican leaders:
"For the past several months, Congress has been put to the test of whether we are worthy custodians of our nation’s economy and our children’s future.