Press Releases
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the proposal released by the Co-Chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform:
“Our nation is facing two challenges: the need to create jobs and address our budget deficit. Any viable proposal from the President’s Fiscal Commission must strengthen our economy, but it must do so in a fair way, focusing on how we can effectively promote economic growth.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning at a groundbreaking ceremony for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. The memorial will be the nation’s first permanent public tribute to the more than 3 million living disabled American veterans. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
“Good morning. And what a beautiful morning it is, so appropriate that we have a perfect day to take an action, as the Chaplain said, that it is appropriate for us to do.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the private sector added 159,000 jobs in October, marking the tenth consecutive month of private sector growth.
“With October marking the tenth straight month of private sector job growth, today's news confirms that Democratic actions have helped bring our economy back from the brink and create jobs for the American people.
Contact: Jennifer Crider, 202-374-6468
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the midterm elections:
“Over the last four years, the Democratic Majority in the House took courageous action on behalf of America’s middle class to create jobs and save the country from the worst economic catastrophe since the Great Depression.
“Our Members and candidates ran remarkable campaigns led by the superb leadership of DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the approval of the California Bridge to Reform Demonstration by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services:
"I applaud the decision of CMS Administrator Don Berwick to approve the request of Governor Schwarzenegger for a demonstration waiver to help California prepare for the implementation of health reform in 2014.
Contact: Brendan Daly / Nadeam Elshami / Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of Ted Sorensen, international lawyer, advocate, and former Special Counsel to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in response to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s announcement of $902 million in intercity and high-speed rail funding for California, with $16 million for the San Francisco to San Jose segment, which will include improvement’s to the 4th and King Street Station.
Contact: Brendan Daly, Pelosi, 202-226-7616 / Sean Brown, Barton, 202-225-2002
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Joe Barton (R-Texas) today announced the details of a friendly wager over the upcoming World Series. As the Members of Congress who represent the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers, and as passionate fans of their hometown teams, they are competing for bragging rights.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the at the United Steelworkers (USW) International Women’s Conference this afternoon in Pittsburgh, PA. The theme of the conference is “Women of Steel – World of Women.” The conference is designed to enhance the leadership skills of the union’s women. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: