Press Releases

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which will boost Pell Grant scholarships, keep interest rates on federal loans affordable, create a more reliable and effective financial aid system for families. The House will vote on the legislation tomorrow. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at an event for the Children's Health Fund this afternoon on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol to raise awareness for the more than 21 million children who will benefit from health insurance reform. Other speakers included singer-songwriter Paul Simon and Dr. Irwin Redlener of the Children's Health Fund. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education this morning in the auditorium of the Capitol Visitor's Center. The Broad Prize is awarded each year to honor urban school districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among low-income and minority students. This year's winner is the Aldine Independent School District outside Houston. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the proposal released Senator Max Baucus, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee:

“Assuring the affordability of health care for all Americans and requiring accountability for insurance companies are two of our central principles in this reform.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, House Education and Labor Committee Chairman George Miller and other House Members held a news conference this afternoon on the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, which the House is expected to pass this week. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins today and runs through October 15:

“Today is a proud day for America, as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and honor the many and varied contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country, our culture, and our history.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement today following the announcement by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson of proposed fuel economy rules to raise the national standards above 35 miles per gallon by 2016.

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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered opening remarks this morning at a forum held by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee that highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive health insurance reform. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

“Good morning. We come together in this historic moment for our country because we are closer than ever before in history to passing health insurance reform.