Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood’s announcement of $368 million for high-speed and intercity rail in California, including $300 million for the Central Valley segment and $68 million for state-of-the-art passenger rail equipment made in America. These funds were reallocated from the $2 billion rejected by Governor Rick Scott of Florida.
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Jerusalem – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, who is in Israel leading a bipartisan delegation, released the following statement today to mark the 63rd anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day:
“It is a privilege to be in Israel to mark the 63rd anniversary of this nation’s declaration of independence.
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Pelosi, Bipartisan Delegation Arrive in Israel
Jerusalem – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation arrived in Israel today and met with Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S.-Israel relations and regional security issues. Leader Pelosi issued the following statement this evening:
"Our bipartisan delegation was pleased to arrive in Israel to observe the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel.
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Doha, Qatar – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan delegation returned from Iraq this evening. Leader Pelosi issued the following statement:
“Today, our delegation paid our respects to our men and women in uniform under the leadership of Commanding General Lloyd Austin and thanked them for their service to our country.
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Doha, Qatar -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement upon the arrival of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Doha, Qatar this afternoon:
"On every official trip abroad, we meet with our brave men and women in uniform. Many of our troops serving in Qatar have also served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we express our deep gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
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Washington, DC - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 244,000 jobs in April – including the largest rise in private sector employment since February 2006:
"Today's jobs report is a sign our economy continues to move in the right direction, with more Americans going back to work. But we must do more. This is the time to invest in our future and America's middle class to bring down unemployment and spur our economic growth.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of Cinco de Mayo, which is tomorrow, May 5:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon in the Capitol at a reception she hosted in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become an annual tradition here in the Capitol; I wanted to ensure that we had an opportunity to come together again this year.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on a procedural motion to allow the consideration of H.R. 1689, the Big Oil Welfare Repeal Act of 2011, which ends one of the most egregious tax breaks for Big Oil. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Mr. Speaker, right now, across the country, families, workers, and small businesses are feeling the pain of the price at the pump.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3, which restricts women's access to a full range of health care services. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to urge Republicans in Congress to work in a bipartisan way to address the number one priority of the American people - creating jobs - instead of pursuing an extreme and divisive legislative agenda that will undermine women’s health.