Press Releases
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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.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today in the Capitol Visitor Center at a ceremonial swearing-in for the 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver took the gavel as the 22nd Congressional Black Caucus chair. Below are the Leader’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the incoming House Republican leadership posted their legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
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San Francisco -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after San Francisco was announced as the host city for the 34th America's Cup sailing race in 2013:
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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 the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which passed the House by a vote of 206 to 160. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the bipartisan Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act, which offers Congress new tools to reduce wasteful and ineffective spending and cut the deficit by assessing the performance of federal agencies. The Senate passed the bill last week; the House passed it today by a vote of 216 to 139 and it now goes to the President for his signature into law:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. This legislation includes a sweeping overhaul of our nation’s food safety system and works to more effectively prevent, detect, and respond to food-borne illnesses. The Senate passed the bill on Sunday; the House passed this afternoon by a vote of 215 to 144 and it now goes to President Obama for his signature into law: