Press Releases
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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.’
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee held a hearing today on creating jobs now in America, protecting the taxpayer, and securing our energy future. The hearing emphasized actions the 112th Congress should take to create jobs, bolster the middle class, and strengthen our economy through innovation and new clean energy technologies. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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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.