Press Releases
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Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to the White House plan to give General Motors and Chrysler a bridge loan while they restructure their companies to become viable:
"The President’s announcement this morning provides an opportunity for the American automakers to become viable and competitive while securing millions of jobs. The auto companies and all other parties now must engage in comprehensive negotiations that will require all parties to make concessions.
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Bush Administration’s ‘refusal clause’ rule. While current law already protects the religious beliefs of health care providers and professionals, the scope of this new rule is so broad that it could limit women’s access to comprehensive health care and other services:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the latest economic news that 554,000 Americans filed for jobless claims:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s nomination of Arne Duncan, Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, as Secretary of Education:
"As the head of the Chicago public school system, Arne Duncan challenged students and teachers alike to grow and achieve, and his methods have delivered real results. I look forward to his quick confirmation so that together we can work to strengthen America’s public schools."
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s nominations of Steven Chu for Energy Secretary, Carol Browner for White House policy coordinator for energy and climate issues, Lisa Jackson for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator and Nancy Sutley for Director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on President-elect Obama’s nomination of Shaun Donovan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
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Washington, D.C -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after Senate Republicans blocked passage of bipartisan legislation to provide short-term, temporary loans to American automakers:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the latest economic news that 573,000 Americans filed for jobless claims, the highest level in 26 years.
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor tonight in support of the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act, which passed by a vote of 237 to 170. Below are some highlights and then full text of her remarks: