Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the deadly attacks in Mumbai, India:
“The thoughts and prayers of all Americans are with the people of India, the victims of the attack and their families as they reel from the tragedy in Mumbai. Senseless attacks such as these shock civilized people everywhere.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity today in the Capitol at the bottom of a meeting with young Americans on their priorities as Democrats work toward a balanced, bipartisan agreement to reduce the deficit. Below are Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was joined by other Democratic women Members of Congress for a press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center calling for a balanced agreement to reduce the deficit that strengthens Medicare and Social Security for beneficiaries while doing no harm to the economy. Below are Leader Pelosi’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Speaker John Boehner at a brief press availability today following their meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee will hold a hearing this Thursday at 12:00 p.m. on the impact of a default on the United States economy, job creation, seniors and the middle class. This hearing, the only one in the House of Representatives on this critical issue, will emphasize the pain the American people would face if the United States were to default on its debt.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 40th anniversary of the ratification of the 26th amendment, which extended the right to vote to Americans age 18 and older:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 45th anniversary of the implementation of Medicare, which falls tomorrow, July 1. President Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, and then the Medicare program began to be implemented on July 1, 1966.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued this statement following President Obama’s press conference:
“Bravo! This is the fight House Democrats have been making for the last six months under the Republican Majority as they move to end Medicare and continue tax breaks for Big Oil.
“The President has spoken out and there will be a clearer understanding of what the choices are for the American people.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi visited Coast Guard Sector San Francisco on Yerba Buena Island and delivered remarks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Interagency Operations Center (IOC), a new facility to bolster joint operations for Bay Area port partner agencies.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after the New York State Senate passed the historic marriage equality bill. The legislation will soon go to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s desk, where he has said he will sign the bill into law: