Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the devastating earthquake that struck Chile this past Saturday.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Congress are with the people of Chile. All Americans stand with those affected by the earthquake, searching for loved ones, and dealing with the aftermath of this natural disaster.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the House passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act, which would strengthen and improve America’s intelligence capabilities by increasing funding for human intelligence collection and counterintelligence activities. The bill passed in the House today by a vote of 235 to 168.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House and Senate Democratic leaders held a brief press availability this afternoon following the bipartisan meeting on health insurance reform hosted by President Obama at Blair House. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks and answer to one question:

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered closing remarks at Blair House this afternoon during the bipartisan meeting on health insurance reform hosted by President Obama. Below are the Speaker’s closing remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered opening remarks at Blair House this morning during the bipartisan meeting on health insurance reform hosted by President Obama. Below are the Speaker’s opening remarks:

On Urgent Need for Health Insurance Reform:

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this evening during a Special Order hour paying tribute to the life of Congressman John Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Below are the Speaker’s remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, who will be awarded the National Medal of Arts tomorrow by President Barack Obama. Speaker Pelosi nominated Thomas for the honor.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in support of H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, which passed by a overwhelming bipartisan vote of 406 to 19. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.