Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, which will extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy passed the House today by a vote of 257 to 166:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leaders, and Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank held a news conference in the Capitol tonight to discuss the continuing negotiations with the Administration on legislation to address the financial markets crisis. Below are her remarks:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Afghan President Hamid Karzai held a brief press availability before their meeting today in the Capitol. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
"Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to welcome President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan back to the Capitol.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight on House passage of H.R. 7005, a bill to provide critical tax relief to 25 million middle-class families by protecting them from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The bill passed by a vote of 393 to 30:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight following President Bush's speech on the crisis in the financial markets:
"In his speech tonight, the President presented a long overdue assessment of the state of the economy and the urgent need for legislation to respond to the financial crisis.
"I was pleased that the President acknowledged the improvements Congress has made to his original proposal, which was unacceptable.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the fiscal year 2009 Defense Authorization bill, which will provide the necessary resources to improve our military readiness and provide our service members in harm's way with the best gear and force protection possible. The bill passed by a vote of 392 to 39:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, which funds certain government operations at last year's levels through March 6, 2009. The bill passed by a vote of 370 to 58:
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening in strong support of the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which just passed the House by a vote of 376 to 47:
"Today, the vote by the House this evening has given hope and help to the millions of American families dealing with mental illness and addiction. This significant accomplishment will help ensure that those suffering can receive the often lifesaving treatment they need.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights legislation by a vote of 312 to 112:
"With the economic security of the American families in jeopardy, Democrats have been clear that we must insulate Main Street from the crisis on Wall Street. Central to our efforts is ending unfair lending practices by the credit card industry.
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Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leadership, and Chairman Barney Frank of the House Financial Services Committee discussed the continuing negotiations with the Administration on legislation to address the financial markets crisis. Below are the Speaker's remarks: