Press Releases
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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.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a press conference with Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, and House Democrats to unveil the “Make It in America” agenda for the 112th Congress. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after House Republicans voted to eliminate key funding that is helping states set up health insurance exchanges, competitive marketplaces for insurance:
“Less than three weeks after passing their budget to end Medicare as we know it in order to give Big Oil more tax breaks, Republicans have voted again to risk Americans’ health care.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a press availability today in the Capitol to discuss the death of Osama bin Laden, which marks the most significant development in our fight against al-Qaeda. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement tonight confirming that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, has been killed: