Press Releases
Pelosi Statement on June Job Numbers
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement on unemployment numbers for June issued today by the Department of Labor.
Pelosi Statement on United States Withdrawal of Combat Troops From Iraqi Cities, Turning Over Security to Iraqis
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today as the United States withdrew its remaining combat troops from Iraqi cities and turned over security to Iraqi police and soldiers.
Pelosi Statement on Recovery Funds Allocated to Two Bay Area Community Development Funds
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in response to $2 million grants to both the Low Income Investment Fund and the Northern California Community Loan Fund under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act:
Pelosi Announces Brandon Wu as Winner of 28th Annual Congressional Arts Competition
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the winner of the 28th annual Congressional Arts Competition from California's 8th Congressional district is Brandon Wu, a graduating senior from San Francisco's School of the Arts. His entry was an oil painting entitled Three Lanterns.
Pelosi Statement on San Francisco's 39th Annual LBGT Pride Celebration
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of San Francisco's 39th LGBT Pride Celebration this weekend:
Pelosi: 'Remember These Four Words For What This Legislation Means: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, and Jobs.'
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi addressed the House floor this evening on the American Clean Energy and Security Act. She commended the work and leadership of Chairmen Henry Waxman, Ed Markey, Charles Rangel, and Collin Peterson. The bill passed in the House by a vote of 219 to 212.
Pelosi Statement on Confirmation of Ellen Tauscher as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the Senate vote to confirm Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher of California as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
Pelosi Remarks Before Meeting With German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Friday, June 26, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief press availability this morning with German Chancellor Angela Merkel before their meeting in the Capitol. Below are their remarks:
Pelosi Statement on Redevelopment of Treasure Island
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today announcing the inclusion of a provision in the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act that will accelerate the redevelopment of Treasure Island, a former Naval base located in San Francisco Bay. This legislation passed the House of Representatives earlier today by a vote of 389 to 22.
Pelosi, Governors' Remarks Before Meeting on Health Care
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Contact: Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami/Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a brief a press availability this morning with Governors Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Jim Douglas of Vermont, and Chris Gregoire of Washington before their meeting in the Capitol to discuss health care reform. Below are their remarks: