Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the one-year anniversary of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico:
“One year ago, the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in a tragic loss of life and an environmental disaster. In the aftermath of that catastrophe, we made a commitment to America’s families and businesses: to rebuild the Gulf Coast and make local families whole, and to help ensure that a spill of this size and scope never happens again.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the announcement by Standard and Poor’s today:
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Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a press conference this morning at the House Triangle to discuss the disastrous impact the Republican budget that ends Medicare would have on America’s seniors. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Good morning. How are you? Well, today we have a very special guest. Her name is Josephine Ball-Sivils, but she is not alone with being a special guest—each and every one of you, with your ‘Hands off my Medicare’ signs is very special too.
Contact: Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican budget sponsored by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, which passed the House today, that ends Medicare. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at luncheon to recognize the recipients of the 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize today in the Capitol Visitor Center. The prize honors international grassroots heroes who make sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment. This year, the honorees come from the United States, Zimbabwe, Russia, Germany, El Salvador, and Indonesia. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Republicans’ 100th day in control of the House of Representatives:
“100 days in the majority, and Republicans have still failed to produce a jobs agenda. The American people are waiting and Democrats are ready to work in a bipartisan way to create jobs.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to H. Con. Res. 36, a concurrent resolution that would “correct the enrollment” of the Continuing Resolution (HR 1473) by adding a section at the end of the bill to defund Planned Parenthood. The measure passed the House of Representatives but failed in the Senate. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama’s speech on the federal budget:
“Today, President Obama presented not only a strong vision for America’s future, but a strategic plan for how we achieve it. The President took the debate to a higher ground, focusing on the priorities Americans hold most dear and the principles that make our country strong.