Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the bicameral amicus brief filed by House and Senate Democratic leaders; leaders of the relevant committees and subcommittees of jurisdiction, and Congressman John Dingell with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. This brief was filed this afternoon in support of affirming the U.S. district court’s decision in Thomas More Law Center v. Obama that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our political campaigns:
“One year ago, the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to uninhibited special interest spending in our elections and unlimited corporate influence over our public policy debate.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at an official tribute marking the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
“Caroline Kennedy, members of the Kennedy family: welcome to the Capitol. And thank you for the privilege of joining you today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House vote on the Republicans’ so-called “replace” legislation:
“Democrats are focused on creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and reducing the deficit. The Republicans’ repeal of patients’ rights fails on all three counts while putting insurance companies back in charge.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan House leadership meeting with President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China:
“I appreciated the opportunity to join Speaker Boehner in extending our welcome to President Hu Jintao to the United States Capitol. The U.S.-China economic and trade relationship, North Korea, and human and religious rights in China and Tibet were among the issues discussed at the meeting.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning at the 79th Annual Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors at the Capital Hilton. During the three-day session, more than 230 mayors from across the country join together to discuss job creation and other key priorities for the nation. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Thank you, Mayor Kautz, for your generous introduction.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the visit of President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in strong opposition to H.R. 2, the Patients’ Rights Repeal Act. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
“Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I thank the gentleman for yielding.
“Madam Speaker, today a bill has come to the floor to repeal patients’ rights, to put insurance companies back in charge of the health of the American people, and to balloon the deficit.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning at the United Auto Workers (UAW) National Community Action Program (CAP) Legislative Conference. UAW delegates from across the country came to the legislative conference discuss the union's legislative and political priorities for the coming year and meet with Members of Congress to advocate on behalf of working families. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“Thank you UAW President Bob King!