Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this morning in support of a resolution condemning the horrific shooting at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ “Congress on Your Corner” event in Arizona on Saturday and honoring the victims of this tragedy. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti, which is tomorrow:
“One year ago, tragedy struck the heart of Haiti when an earthquake wreaked havoc and devastation across the island, took the lives of tens of thousands, and left more than a million others homeless.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after news that Ashley Turton, former Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and wife of White House Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs Dan Turton, passed away early this morning:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon at a San Francisco district event. Below is a partial transcript of the Leader’s remarks:
“Our prayers and thoughts are with all of them, all of their families. Congresswoman Giffords is a great patriotic American, representative in Congress of a new generation of leaders, brilliant, patriotic.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after news that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others were shot at an event in Tucson, AZ this morning:
"It is with the deepest sadness that we have received word of the attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and her constituents. This terrible act of violence is a national tragedy, and today is a very sad day for our country.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Republicans on the Rules Committee voted to consider legislation repealing patients’ rights legislation on the House floor:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released its jobs report for December 2010, showing that the economy added 103,000 jobs, the private sector grew for the 12th straight month, and the unemployment rate dropped to 9.4 percent – the lowest level in 19 months:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland becoming the longest-serving female Senator in history:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver remarks in the House chamber following the election of Congressman John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Below are the Leader’s remarks as prepared for delivery.
“It is a high honor to welcome all Members of Congress and their families to the House of Representatives.
“To the new members and their families, let me offer a special welcome and congratulations.