Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group voted, along party lines, to initiate action by the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court, potentially costing American taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community’s Response,” hearings initiated and chaired by Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King:

“In Congress, our first responsibility is to keep the American people safe. Securing our homeland, defending against acts of terrorism, and ensuring our national security are serious challenges.

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Pelosi spoke about investments in infrastructure and job creation at Pier 70 in San Francisco. The Leader toured the largest drydock on the West Coast of the Americas with Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen, SF Port Director Monique Moyer, Omar Benjamin with the Port of Oakland, Willie Adams the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and Hugh Vanderspek with BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair. Below are the Leader’s remarks.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Speaker John Boehner announced he would convene the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group for the purpose of initiating action by the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court:

“President Obama took a bold step forward for civil rights and equality when he announced that the federal government would no longer argue to uphold the Defense of Marriage Act in court.

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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 192,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent in February. With 222,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 12th consecutive month of private sector job growth:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act, which repeals the expanded 1099 small business reporting requirements included in the Affordable Care Act and pays for it by raising taxes on middle class families by up to $5,000:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican short-term spending resolution, which will fund the federal government for two weeks. Below are the Leader’s remarks:

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him for yielding time and for presenting the Dicks substitute, which was not allowed to come to the floor but nonetheless I salute him for his leadership in that regard.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking Women’s History Month:

“During Women’s History Month we honor the giants who paved the path for progress and equality. From those who marched for suffrage, to those who suffered for advancement, to those who have broken glass ceilings in every aspect of modern life, this month is an opportunity for us to celebrate the women who came before us. As this year’s theme says, ‘our history is our strength.’