Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening on the Budget Control Act of 2011, the deal reached to avoid an unprecedented default. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President's speech tonight on the ongoing talks to avert a default crisis:
"We all agree that our nation cannot default on our obligations and that we must honor our nation's commitments to our seniors, and our men and women in the military.
"I look forward to reviewing the legislation with my Caucus to see what level of support we can provide."
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of Senator Reid’s debt bill. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate voted to table the Republican debt bill, which narrowly passed the House earlier today:
“The American people have been clear; they overwhelmingly support an agreement that is balanced and bipartisan, and they want us to end the delay and uncertainty so that we can get back to addressing their top priority: creating jobs and growing the economy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 46th anniversary of Medicare being signed into law, which falls on Saturday:
“Medicare is a bedrock promise to our nation’s seniors: that after a lifetime of work, Americans could count on the stability of reliable, affordable, high-quality health insurance. As we mark Medicare’s 46th birthday, Democrats are fighting to uphold that promise; Republicans are working to end it.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama announced the next round of fuel efficiency standards to cut carbon pollution for cars and light-duty trucks:
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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: