Press Releases
Pelosi: Congress Must Act to Improve Transit Security
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
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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
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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 Joins Colleagues to Introduce Comprehensive Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren of California, and 110 of their Democratic colleagues introduced the VAWA 2005 Reauthorization Act, a bill that will reauthorize programs under the Violence Against Women Act and recommit America to ending domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Pelosi Congratulates Villaraigosa, Recognizes Growing Latino Political Force
Friday, July 1, 2005
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Los Angeles â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi attended the swearing-in ceremony today of the new Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and celebrated the growing political force of Latinos in California and across the nation.
Villaraigosa, who previously served as an L.A. city councilman and as California Assembly Speaker, became the first Latino mayor of Los Angeles since 1872.
Pelosi: Ethics Agreement Is Victory for American People
Friday, July 1, 2005
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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
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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.
Pelosi Commends Service of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
Friday, July 1, 2005
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Washington, D.C. â€" House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today commending Justice Sandra Day O’Connor for her public service as she retires from the Unite States Supreme Court:
Pelosi Statement on Amendment to Block Chinese Bid to Acquire Unocal
Thursday, June 30, 2005
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Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in support of an amendment offered by Congresswoman Carolyn Kilpatrick of Michigan that blocks the purchase of Unocal by a Chinese company. Below are her remarks:
Pelosi: Shortfall in Veterans’ Health Care a Direct Result of Majority's Failed Budget Policies and Misplaced Priorities
Thursday, June 30, 2005
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Pelosi, Congressional Democrats Lead Fight to Control Mercury Emissions
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
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Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressmen Marty Meehan (D-MA), Tom Allen (D-ME), Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Jim Cooper (D-TN) introduced a joint resolution today to block the Environmental Protection Agency's mercury rule.