Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Republican leaders unveiled their proposed short-term Continuing Resolution:
“Democrats and Republicans must work together to avoid a government shutdown. Americans should not be denied the critical services they have already paid for.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after President Obama ordered the Department of Justice to stop defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act in federal courts:
“The Obama Administration’s decision is a victory for civil rights, fairness, and equality for the LGBT community and all Americans.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in the wake of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, its second major earthquake in the past six months:
“The thoughts and prayers of all Members of Congress and all Americans rest with the people of New Zealand today, and the families and loved ones of those wounded, those missing and in need of rescue, and those who perished in this devastating earthquake.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House voted to pass the Republicans’ Continuing Resolution (CR), which would fund federal government operations through the end of this fiscal year. The measure was approved by a vote of 235 to 189. All Members of the Democratic Caucus present voted against the legislation.
“The Republican spending bill destroys jobs and their reaction is ‘so be it.’ Democrats have a different message: ‘show us the jobs.’
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced this evening the introduction of a short-term extension of the current Continuing Resolution (CR) until March 31 to prevent any interruption in vital government services. The legislation will be sponsored by Leader Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, Ranking Member Norm Dicks of the Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen of the Budget Committee.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement commending the Obama Administration on the Security Council veto earlier today of an anti-Israel resolution in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC):
“I commend the Obama Administration for vetoing the counter-productive resolution considered today by the UNSC. Today, the Administration made clear that the U.S. will not allow the U.N. to be turned into a forum to attack our ally, Israel.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon at a press conference in support of workers in Wisconsin who are protesting against a proposal that strips public employees of their collective bargaining rights and cuts their benefits. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today to honor Congresswoman Jane Harman, who is leaving Congress to serve as President and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars:
“To our valued, valued, valued friend, Jane Harman, to a proud Californian, to a great leader in our country: I know I speak for everyone in this Congress on this occasion when I say, we have been proud to call you colleague, and again, for many of us, to value you as a friend.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on one of several amendments to the Republican Continuing Resolution that would defund the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentle lady for yielding. I commend her for her leadership on the very important issue—the health and well being of the American people.