Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the massive earthquake that struck Tibetan areas of Qinghai Province in China, killing hundreds of people, injuring tens of thousands, and leaving thousands of others buried beneath debris:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this morning with King Abdullah II of Jordan prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below is a transcript of the press availability:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. I am very pleased and honored to once again welcome His Majesty to the Capitol of the United States.
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Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement at the conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summit hosted by President Obama:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today as Congress prepares to send H.R. 4887, TRICARE Affirmation Act to the President for his signature into law:
"Our men and women in uniform and their families deserve the best care and support our country can offer.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.