Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the January jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor. The unemployment rate dropped from 10 percent to a five-month low of 9.7 percent.

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in strong support of pay-as-you-go legislation, which requires Congress to offset the costs of tax cuts or increases in entitlement spending with savings elsewhere in the budget, thereby restoring fiscal discipline to the federal government. The legislation passed by a vote of 233 to 187 and will now be sent to President Obama for his signature into law. Below are the Speaker’s remarks.

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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House passed the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, a bipartisan bill to improve cybersecurity in both the private and public sectors. The House passed the bill by a vote of 422 to 5.

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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the passing of Evelyn Haas, a beloved San Francisco philanthropist:

"Evelyn Haas was a proud mother and grandmother, and an active leader in the civic life of our city. With her husband, Walter, Evelyn dedicated her life to the least among us, and her passion, generosity and leadership will be missed. I will miss her as my neighbor and friend.

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

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in recognition of Black History Month:

"Black History Month is a time to honor the extraordinary progress of our forebears and rededicate ourselves to the promise of equality for Americans of every race and background. It offers us an opportunity to recall the sacrifice and contributions of the generations who came before us and to overcome the remaining obstacles to economic empowerment and opportunity for all.

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

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2011, which was released today:

"President Obama’s budget directly tackles our nation’s most pressing challenges — reflecting our dedication to fiscal discipline and our commitment to keep jobs, growth, and opportunity at the top of our agenda.

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

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on President Obama’s announcement of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for the federal government:

"The effort to build a future founded on sustainability, clean energy, and conservation begins in homes and offices nationwide. The federal government is no exception.

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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on news that the gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the fastest pace the economy has grown in more than six years.

"Today’s GDP numbers are a sign of economic progress, marking another step forward on the road to recovery and job creation, clear evidence that our efforts to revitalize the economy are starting to pay off.