Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced new guidance to make it easier for small business owners to take advantage of tax credits in the new health insurance reform law, including clarifying that a small business’ substantial tax credit under reform will not be reduced if they also receive a state subsidy, and allowing them to receive tax credits for add-on dental and vision coverage in addition to regular health insurance:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Oakland -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered the keynote commencement address for undergraduate and graduate students at Mills College today in Oakland. Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared.
"Thank you, Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Barbara Lee is nationally recognized as an outstanding leader, a champion for social justice, and a proud alumna of Mills College. We are so proud that she’s the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus – the conscience of the Congress.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Stacee Bako will assume the position of Director of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs, which oversees congressional delegation travel for the House. Pelosi also announced several reforms to congressional delegation travel undertaken by Members of the House.
In a letter to House Committee Chairs, Pelosi announced a series of reforms to House delegation travel, including:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader John Boehner held a brief press availability this evening with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leaders and Members of Congress held a roundtable discussion this afternoon in the Capitol with leaders of veterans’ and military service organizations. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, which the House will vote on tomorrow. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.
"Thank you, Madam Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the American Power Act, comprehensive energy and climate legislation unveiled by Senators Kerry and Lieberman today:
"I commend Senators Kerry and Lieberman for their hard work in putting together comprehensive legislation along with Senator Graham.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 2010 annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit hosted by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and the Congressional Democratic Leadership this morning in the Capitol Visitor Center. The theme for this year’s summit is "Strengthening our Economy: Job Creation in AAPI Communities." Below are the Speaker’s remarks as prepared for delivery:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Susan Davis, Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, and Congresswoman Donna Edwards held a press conference this afternoon in the Capitol to discuss their Congressional Delegation to Qatar, Afghanistan, and Germany. Below is a transcript of the press conference:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on a new analysis by USA Today on reports from the Bureau of Economic Analysis that last year, Americans’ paid their lowest level of taxes since 1950: