Press Releases

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

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.

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

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.

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

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader John Boehner sent the following letter this afternoon to Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Beard requesting "an immediate and comprehensive assessment of how hackers were able to deface the websites of nearly fifty House Members and Committees last night."

The full text of the letter is below.

January 28, 2010

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

Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the Senate voted to approve pay-as-you-go legislation:

"Today the Senate joined the House in taking a critical step toward ensuring fiscal discipline for the long term by passing pay-as-you-go budget rules into law.

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

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in response to the President’s announcement of $2.35 billion in intercity and high-speed rail funding to California under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: