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June 8, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Committee Chairs held a press availability this afternoon in her office in the Capitol following a meeting on the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Below is a transcript of the photo opportunity:


June 8, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for America’s seniors. President Obama held a tele-town hall with seniors in Wheaton, Md. today on the legislation’s provisions to strengthen Medicare, close the 'donut hole,' and protect seniors from fraud.

Issues:Health Care

June 7, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi today issued the following statement in response to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announcing the availability of $51 million in Health Insurance Premium Review Grants through the Affordable Care Act. These funds are the first grants offered to states through a new $250 million initiative to strengthen insurance rate review processes nationwide:

Issues:Health Care

June 4, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi hosted a roundtable discussion at the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of San Francisco this morning. JVS is a non-profit organization that administers workforce job training programs in San Francisco. The roundtable focused on initiatives funded by the Recovery Act and its impact on job creation in the Bay Area. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery:


June 4, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to the report that the economy added 431,000 jobs in May and saw the unemployment rate fall to 9.7 percent:

"Today’s jobs report marks another step forward for our middle class, working families, and small businesses, but it is not enough. We must do more to strengthen our private sector, support our small businesses, and keep our economy moving in the right direction.


June 2, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama’s signing of a presidential memorandum regarding the expansion of benefits offered by the federal government to domestic partners of federal employees:

"President Obama’s announcement to expand benefits for domestic partners of federal employees is yet another step toward equality and will help the federal government recruit and retain the best talent possible for public service.

Issues:LGBTQ+

June 2, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing on June 4, 1989:


June 1, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on yesterday’s incident aboard Gaza-bound ships.

"I regret the loss of life and look forward to learning the facts from a credible and transparent investigation. This event underscores the urgent need for negotiations designed to achieve an enduring and comprehensive regional peace."


May 29, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Ithaca, N.Y. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered the convocation address for graduates of Cornell University today in Ithaca, New York. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery.

"Thank you, President Skorton. I know the Class of 2010 will always hold a special place in your heart: you both started your Cornell journey together.

"Members of the Platform Party, Trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Cornell University: thank you for the opportunity to be with you today.


May 28, 2010

Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander Levin held a press conference this afternoon following House passage of the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010. The legislation will help create or save more than 1 million American jobs, close tax loopholes and enforce corporate accountability, and provide tax relief for middle-class families. Below is a transcript of the press conference: