Press Releases
Pelosi Announces $7 Million for Bay Area Transit Security
Friday, July 15, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, DC - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced more than $7 million in funding for Bay Area rail transit systems. The Transit Security Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office for Domestic Preparedness released the funds to develop and upgrade security technology, install cameras, expand K-9 programs, upgrade emergency response equipment, and increase training and public awareness programs.
Pelosi: 'Congress Must Fully Fund Veterans' Health Care Right Now'
Friday, July 15, 2005
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Pelosi: 'Infants' Biological Systems Are Being Disrupted by Synthetic Chemicals We are Exposed to Every Day'
Thursday, July 14, 2005
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Pelosi Obtains $20 Million to Promote Tourism and Economic Development at Port of San Francisco
Thursday, July 14, 2005
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Pelosi Address at National Council on Independent Living Rally
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke this afternoon at a rally held by the National Council on Independent Living on the grounds of the Capitol. Below are her remarks:
Pelosi: Majority's Energy Bill Protects MTBE Polluters
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of a motion to instruct conferees on the energy bill offered by Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA). The motion would strike provisions in the bill that protect MTBE manufacturers from liability for polluting out nation's water. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
Pelosi: Congress Must Act to Improve Transit Security
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Democratic Caucus Chairman Bob Menendez and Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) at a press stakeout today after the Democratic Caucus meeting to discuss Democratic measures to protect America from terrorism. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
Pelosi: ‘Protecting America from Terrorism Requires More Than Just Resolve, It Requires a Plan’
Monday, July 11, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon in response to President Bush’s speech today at the FBI training academy on terrorism:
Pelosi: Ethics Agreement Is Victory for American People
Friday, July 1, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Ethics Committee agreement to follow the rules of the House of Representatives and hire a non-partisan professional staff. Below are Pelosi and Ethics Committee Ranking Member Alan Mollohan's statements:
Pelosi Statement on G-8 Meeting Next Week, Live 8 Concerts Tomorrow
Friday, July 1, 2005
Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Group of Eight (G-8) major industrial nations that will convene in Scotland next week to discuss the world’s most pressing issues. The top agenda will be a diplomatic effort to eradicate extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.