Press Releases
Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to the Middle East
Thursday, March 17, 2005
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will lead a Congressional Delegation to the Middle East. The group will travel to Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon from March 18 to March 25.
Pelosi will be joined by Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), George Miller (D-CA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), and Linda Sanchez (D-CA).
Pelosi: 'This Budget is Reckless and Irresponsible'
March 17, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke today on the House floor in opposition to the Republicans' budget proposal. The budget passed by a vote of 218 to 214, with no Democrats voting for it. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
Pelosi Statement on Supplemental Funding Request for Iraq
March 16, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the $81 billion supplemental budget request, including $75 billion to fund the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pelosi voted for the bill, which passed by a vote of 388 to 43. Below is Pelosi's statement:
Pelosi Secures Funds for San Francisco Bay Area Transportation Projects
March 10, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today announced $72 million for several key San Francisco Bay Area transportation projects in addition to continued funding for the seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge. The transportation bill approving* the funds passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 417 to 9. The Senate has not yet passed its version of the bill.
Pelosi Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi commemorated the 46th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, honoring the sacrifice of the many Tibetans who gave their life fighting for freedom. Pelosi submitted the following statement into the Congressional Record today:
Pelosi Joins 180 Members of Congress to Oppose Cuts to Community Development Block Grants
March 8, 2005
Washington, D.C.-- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined 180 Members of Congress in sending a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Jim Nussle (R-IA) and Ranking Member John Spratt (D-SC) opposing cuts to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) initiative proposed by President Bush. The letter was circulated by Congressmen Barney Frank (D-MA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT).
March 7, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House and Senate Democratic Leaders Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid today released a letter Democratic leaders sent to President Bush today on Medicaid funding.
Pelosi, Thompson, Woolsey Deliver $3.3 Million for Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Representatives Lynn Woolsey and Mike Thompson announced today the release of more than $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the ongoing seismic retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is the first installment of the $5 million the representatives secured in the fiscal year 2005 transportation bill.
In Memory of Magdaleno Duenas
March 3, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the life of Magdaleno Duenas, a World War II military hero who passed away on February 27 at the age of 90.
We honor and thank him for his courageous military service and the sacrifices he made for our nation, as well as his lifelong struggle on behalf of Filipino veterans of World War II. His life is a symbol of the struggle for total recognition of Filipino veterans and a sad reminder of a shameful page in the history of our nation.
Pelosi: We Must End the Disabled Veterans Tax for All Veterans
March 3, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced her co-sponsorship of H.R. 303 which fully ends the Disabled Veteran's Tax:
"As Americans, we make a simple yet sacred promise to our courageous servicemen and women: 'You have taken care of us, so we will take care of you.' The disabled veterans tax breaks that promise. Denying full retirement and disability benefits to disabled veterans dishonors the sacrifice made by our brave men and women.