Press Releases
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the October jobs report issued today by the Department of Labor.
"Today's job numbers are difficult news, surpassing 10 percent unemployment. They remind us that more work must be done before American families and businesses see job gains and a drop in unemployment. Taking action to create jobs continues to be our most urgent and pressing priority.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on Congressman Anthony Weiner's single payer alternative:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the tragic shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas:
"The shooting at Fort Hood is an unspeakable tragedy for the families, soldiers, civilians, and support staff on the base. Our brave men and women in uniform train day in and day out to preserve our security. They should never have to face the forces of violence here at home.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on passage of clean energy jobs legislation authored by Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in strong support of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 which will extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The House passed the bill by a vote of 403 to 12. The bill passed the Senate yesterday and now goes to President Obama for his signature into law. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House passed the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act, which will move up the effective date for nearly all of the credit card reforms to the date the bill is signed into law. The bill passed by a vote of 331 to 92.
"Today, the House voted overwhelmingly to send a strong and clear message to credit card companies: we will hold you accountable for your anti-consumer practices.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Sanford Bishop and many Democratic Members of Congress hosted a roundtable discussion with leaders of Veterans' and Military Service Organizations this afternoon in the Capitol. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks as prepared:
"We come together as America prepares to honor Veterans Day, thanking those who have worn our nation's uniform and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leaders, and Members of Congress will held a press availability this morning in the Capitol with tribal leaders to highlight the benefits of health insurance reform to the Native American community. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Pelosi released the following statement this evening on the House filing a manager's amendment to HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Pelosi delivered remarks this afternoon at the Capitol during the opening session of the World e-Parliament Conference. The World e-Parliament Conference is addressing how the use of information and communication technology can help improve representation, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of parliaments around the world. Below are the Speaker's remarks, as prepared: