Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a press availability this morning with Prime Minister George Papandreou of Greece prior to their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good morning. It is an honor indeed to welcome the Prime Minister of Greece to the Capitol of the United States.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Edgar Wayburn:

"Dr. Edgar Wayburn accomplished as much on behalf of our planet -- God's beautiful creation -- as any human being in history. His lifetime commitment to protecting the environment and promoting human health has touched people on every corner of the earth.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Treasury Department’s allocation of $700 million to California’s housing finance agency under the President’s most recent $1.5 billion initiative to prevent foreclosures in the five hardest hit states.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the February jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor showing that the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.7 percent.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, which passed the House by a vote of 217 to 201. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.

"Madam Speaker, I will not speak long because the sooner we finish debate on this bill, the sooner it goes back to the Senate, the sooner it goes to the White House for signature, the sooner jobs are created in our country.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on marriage equality in the District of Columbia:

"Today marks a historic chapter in the advancement toward equality, fairness and the protections that marriage affords for all families. As we welcome marriage equality to our nation’s capital, I reiterate my longstanding commitment to home rule for the District of Columbia.

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Washington, D.C - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President Obama’s remarks at the White House on health insurance reform legislation, which combines the best ideas of Democrats and Republicans:

"The President’s announcement is a call to action. We will now move forward to pass health insurance reform that includes the best ideas of both Democrats and Republicans, and address one of the most pressing challenges facing our families and small businesses.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and senior Members of Congress hosted a memorial service in the Capitol this morning honoring the life of Congressman John P. Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, who passed away last month. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: