Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity with the Hunger Fast Coalition this afternoon in the Capitol. The coalition is composed of dozens of faith organizations and their progressive partners that are fasting to protest proposed cuts to critical initiatives under the Republican budget. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks and closing statement.
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican ‘Dream and Pass’ Bill, which declares that the “So Be It” spending bill will become the law of the land even if the Senate doesn’t pass it and the President doesn’t sign it. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 216,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent in March. With 230,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 13th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks tonight at a reception she hosted at the Library of Congress to honor the life and legacy of Geraldine Ferraro. Geraldine Ferraro, a former Congresswoman and the first woman vice presidential candidate on a major ticket, passed away over the weekend. Below are Leader Pelosi’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of the 84th anniversary of Cesar Chavez’s birthday:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks at the Congressional Black Caucus 40th Anniversary Reception this evening in Statuary Hall. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
“I would like to acknowledge Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn, Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, and Chairman of the CBC Institute, Bennie Thompson.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s speech on America’s energy security:
“American energy independence is an essential part of winning the future; it’s about our national security and our economic competitiveness. We can fuel American prosperity by creating jobs in a clean, green way.
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered his speech on Libya: