Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon after House Republicans refused to support the Seniors Protection Act. As we enter the second consecutive year without a cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security retirees and other beneficiaries, this legislation would have echoed the help provided in 2009 in the Recovery Act and provided 54 million Social Security recipients with a one-time payment of $250 to help them make ends meet during this tough time:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening in strong support of the DREAM Act of 2010, which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 216 to 198. The DREAM Act is common-sense legislation to give hundreds of thousands of young people brought to our country without a choice the chance to earn legal status and contribute to our country’s well-being by serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or pursuing a college education.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening following House passage of H.R. 3082, Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 and the Food Safety Enhancement Act. The bill, which passed the House by a vote of 212 to 206, funds the government for fiscal year 2011 and includes a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s food safety system. It now goes to the Senate.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a resolution congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. The House will vote on the resolution tomorrow. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama’s tax proposal:
“The tax proposal announced by the President clearly presents the differences between Democrats and Republicans. Any provision must be judged by two criteria: does it create jobs to grow our economy and does it add to the deficit?
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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on the passing of Elizabeth Edwards:
“The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress are with the family, friends, and loved ones of Elizabeth Edwards tonight. She has stood as a pillar of strength and passion on issues central to our nation's purpose and future: an end to poverty and homelessness; justice for workers and equality for women; and affordable health care for all Americans.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon in the Capitol at an enrollment ceremony with Democratic Members of the House and Senate to sign the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The House passed the bill yesterday; the Senate passed it in August. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature into law. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor issued its November jobs report. In the 111th Congress, Democrats have fought for legislation to create good-paying American jobs and strengthen the economy.
“Today’s jobs report is a clear sign that there is more work to do to create jobs, strengthen our middle class, and revitalize our economy.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a photo opportunity in her office this afternoon with Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania and Congressman Joe Barton of Texas on their World Series wagers. Senator Specter presented the Speaker with an enormous block of Hershey’s chocolate and Congressman Barton provided the Speaker with several deep-dish pecan pies from the historic Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, Texas. Below are their remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, which passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 234 to 188. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.