Press Releases
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San Francisco -- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks the grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration of St. Peter’s Place, a complex of 19 affordable apartments for adults with developmental disabilities that was built to LEED and GreenPoint rated green standards. This development is the third project of its kind in the city and is a partnership with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Bernal Heights Housing Corporation.
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Earth Day, which is tomorrow:
“Since the first Earth Day 41 years ago, Americans have come together on this occasion to improve the air we breathe and the water we drink. In recent years, we have celebrated Earth Day with the climate crisis first in mind, knowing that future generations are counting on us to have the vision to see the problem of global warming and the wisdom to confront the danger.
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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.
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Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the announcement by Standard and Poor’s today:
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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.
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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: