Press Releases
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Pelosi spoke about creating jobs now with Mayor Ed Lee and construction workers hired with Recovery Act funds on the site of the Tenderloin YMCA housing development. This project received $54 million in ARRA funds and is estimated to create 390 jobs. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning at the 2011 Families USA Conference on Health Action. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Thank you, Ron [Pollack] for that kind introduction and for your remarkable leadership. When the story is told of how health care reform was made possible, Ron Pollack has a starring role. He was strategic, tenacious, and determined.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in strong opposition to legislation eliminating the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
“Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Thank you for your leadership, Mr. Brady, for participating in this important discussion that is fundamental to our democracy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on President Obama’s State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress:
“Tonight, President Obama offered a strong vision for our nation’s future rooted in the strength of the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 38th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade:
"On Saturday, as we commemorate the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting a woman's right to make her own reproductive health care decisions.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the bicameral amicus brief filed by House and Senate Democratic leaders; leaders of the relevant committees and subcommittees of jurisdiction, and Congressman John Dingell with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. This brief was filed this afternoon in support of affirming the U.S. district court’s decision in Thomas More Law Center v. Obama that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns:
“One year ago, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our elections and unlimited corporate influence over our public policy debate.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at an official tribute marking the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Caroline Kennedy, members of the Kennedy family: welcome to the Capitol. And thank you for the privilege of joining you today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House vote on the Republicans’ so-called “replace” legislation:
“Democrats are focused on creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and reducing the deficit. The Republicans’ repeal of patients’ rights fails on all three counts while putting insurance companies back in charge.