Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats held a press conference today, ahead of next week’s district work period, urging the Republican leadership to focus on putting Americans back to work and discussing the irresponsible Republican spending bill that will destroy jobs and impede economic growth. Below are the Leader’s opening remarks and a transcript of the question and answer session:
Leader Pelosi’s Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed an amendment by Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) to eliminate federal funding for the Presidio Trust as part of H.R.1, the fiscal year 2011 funding resolution, by a vote of 239-186.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of an amendment by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo to the Republican Continuing Resolution that prohibits funds in the bill from being used to enter into any contract with a corporation or other business entity that does not disclose its political contributions. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today following House passage of Democratic amendments to the Republican Continuing Resolution that protect America’s communities by preventing Republicans cuts that would have resulted in 3,000 fewer police officers and 2,300 fewer firefighters nationwide:
“With the Republican cuts, nothing is sacred – not even the safety of the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this evening at a reception hosted by the Faith and Politics Institute to honor Congressman John Lewis on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today at a White House ceremony. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
Leader Pelosi on Republicans’ Jobs Plans:
“Democrats are saying no to the Republican majority. We are saying: show us the jobs. Show the American people where the jobs are.”
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2012:
“Our federal budget must be a statement of our values as a nation, reflecting the best interests of the American people, and making the tough choices necessary to keep our country strong, our communities secure, and our economy growing.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to the resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak:
“The world has benefitted from the impatience of youth in Egypt; our faith in the future is strengthened by their powerful example. They have demonstrated enormous bravery in demanding the democratic freedoms that will help them achieve their aspirations.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening after House Republicans unveiled their proposed Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for the remainder of the fiscal year:
“Democrats are committed to reducing the deficit, beginning with an aggressive attack on waste, fraud, and abuse, while ensuring that we invest in our children’s future, American innovation, and rebuilding our nation.
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