Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act to strengthen the New GI Bill for the 21st Century. This package makes it easier for veterans to take advantage of New GI Bill benefits, helps veterans successfully enter the civilian workforce, and extends educational benefits to members of the National Guard and veterans who use distance education.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Caucus has approved Ranking Members on Standing House committees in the 112th Congress.
“Our Democratic Ranking Members stand ready to continue creating jobs and fighting for the middle class in the 112th Congress,” Speaker Pelosi said. “Each of these distinguished Members brings to the table extensive experience and great intellect to work with the new Republican committee chairmen on behalf of the American people.”
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of legislation to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which passed the House by a vote of 250 to 175. To watch the Speaker’s floor speech, click here. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after introducing H.Res. 1760, a resolution of the House of Representatives congratulating the San Francisco Giants on their 2010 World Series Championship victory.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after a District Court judge in Virginia ruled one provision of the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional. The judge refused to freeze implementation of the law during the appeals process, meaning Americans already benefitting from health insurance reform – or set to benefit soon – will not be affected:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after she attended a ceremony this morning where President Obama signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. This bipartisan legislation will improve the quality of meals students eat at school, increase the number of healthy meals available to needy children, and provide the first real boost in the federal reimbursement rate for school lunches in more than 30 years:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement this evening on the passing of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan:
“With the passing of Ambassador Holbrooke, our country has lost a brilliant and respected diplomat. He was a strong fighter for peace throughout the world and an advocate of American values at the United Nations.
“All of us who have worked with him admired his great intellect and tenacity to resolve conflict.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Oslo, Norway – Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured the Nobel Peace Center and Museum today following the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony at Oslo City Hall.
At the conclusion of her tour, Speaker Pelosi spoke with reporters.
Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House voted 409 to 2 to pass the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act, which ensures seniors and military families will be able to continue seeing their doctors. This bipartisan bill blocks the 25 percent cut in Medicare payments to doctors, scheduled for January 1, through 2011. The Senate passed this legislation yesterday and it now goes to the President for his signature into law:
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on a voice vote by the House Democratic Caucus this morning to reject the tax proposal as currently written: