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April 13, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Committee on House Administration Chairman Robert A. Brady announced the development of a new, House-wide diversity initiative. The initiative, developed in consultation with House Republican Leader John Boehner and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Dan Lungren, will focus on increasing House workforce diversity and opportunities for diverse candidates at all House staff levels.


April 13, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi received the 2010 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for Congressional Arts Leadership from the Americans for the Arts and the U.S. Conference of Mayors this morning in the Cannon House Office Building. The award recognizes a Congressional leader for distinguished service on behalf of the arts. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery:


April 8, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement hailing the new arms reduction treaty signed by the United States and Russia earlier today:


April 6, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the release of the Obama Administration’s Nuclear Posture Review:

"Today, the Obama Administration took another critical step forward in the effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. With this updated policy in place, the United States will continue to lead the global non-proliferation movement and build a future defined by peace and security for all nations.


April 6, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the tragic explosion at a coal mine in West Virginia yesterday:

"The thoughts and prayers of every Member of Congress rest with the families and loved ones of those who perished in yesterday’s mine explosion in West Virginia. The entire nation mourns the tragic loss of life and prays for the speedy recovery of the survivors and for the rescue of those still trapped in the rubble.


April 2, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the March jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor showing job gains of 162,000 — the largest job gains in one month in the past three years. Additionally, private employers added 123,000 jobs, the most since May 2007.


March 31, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of the 83rd anniversary of Cesar Chavez’ birthday on March 31st:

"Every year, on his birthday, we renew our commitment to the fight for justice, equality, and opportunity that defined Cesar Chavez’ life.


March 31, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon after President Barack Obama delivered his speech on energy:

"We appreciate the President’s ongoing commitment and call for comprehensive energy reform legislation that is critical to America’s energy independence, economic growth and national security.


March 30, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this afternoon with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon. Once again, it is an honor to welcome the President of the French Republic to the Capitol of the United States. We all remember with great pride his beautiful speech to a joint session of Congress.


March 30, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon after President Barack Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act into law.

"Health insurance reform represents remarkable progress for the American people. Today, with President Obama’s signature, health care becomes more affordable for the middle class, we begin closing the prescription drug donut hole, and we demand accountability from the insurance industry.