Press Releases
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House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the announcement that the people of Southern Sudan have voted for independence and that President Obama has announced that the United States will formally recognize Southern Sudan as a sovereign, independent state in July 2011.
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the report released by the White House, “A Strategy for American Innovation: Securing Our Economic Growth and Prosperity,” which is an update to the Administration’s innovation report from September 2009 :
Washington, D.C. - Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the report that the economy added 36,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate dropped to 9 percent. This report also marked the 11th consecutive month of private sector job growth:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Congressional Republicans’ proposed budget and spending cuts:
“Democrats will measure every effort by whether it creates jobs, strengthens the middle class, and reduces the deficit, but the Republican proposal will come at the expense of economic growth and American jobs.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the Lunar New Year:
“The Lunar New Year is a marker of new beginnings and a fresh start for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country. It is a moment to celebrate a rich culture and a deep heritage; a time to reflect on the past year, embrace the possibilities of the future, and look forward to a year of hope and prosperity, optimism and opportunity.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Senate defeated an effort by Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
“Democrats are focused on Americans’ top priority: creating jobs.
“Senate and House Republicans’ top priority is to repeal patients’ rights and put insurance companies back in charge, while voting to deprive Americans of the same health protections they enjoy as Members of Congress.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee are holding a hearing on creating jobs now in America. The hearing is emphasizing urgent actions that the 112th Congress should take to create jobs and engage the private sector in rebuilding America through the improvement of schools, hospitals, highways, ports and other transportation facilities needed for manufacturing and trade.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of the 25th anniversary of Black History Month:
“For 25 years, Black History Month has offered us the chance to celebrate our diversity; to honor the contributions of African Americans; and to extend the legacy of freedom and equality. Today, we continue that tradition – not simply to hearken back to victories of the past, but to pledge a future of opportunity for our children and generations to come.
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Washington, D.C. – Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement regarding today’s U.S. District court ruling in Florida on the Affordable Care Act: