Press Releases
Pelosi Honors Jackie Robinson at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
Wednesday, March 2, 2005
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, other Congressional leaders, and President Bush today honored Jackie Robinson with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national appreciation bestowed by the United States Congress. The ceremony took place in the Capitol.
Pelosi: 'Stop Robbing the Social Security Trust Fund of Its Money'
March 2, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's comments before the House Budget Committee on the need to address quickly Social Security and Medicare funding issues:
Pelosi Celebrates Women's History Month
March 1, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Women's History Month. For more information, please visit Pelosi's Women's History Month Web site:
"In March, we celebrate Women's History Month. We remember those who have contributed to our progress and honor those who continue to strengthen our communities.
Excerpts from Congresswoman Pelosi's Remarks at Social Security Town Meeting
?48 million people currently receive Social Security benefits, one third of whom receive disability and survivor benefits? I make this special point, because no matter how far away you are from retirement, you could be 35 years old and have a family, any family in America is one telephone call away or one diagnosis away from being a survivor or having a person with disabilities in their families.
Pelosi Statement on Framework Convention of International Tobacco Control Becoming International Law
February 28, 2005
Washington, D.C. - House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which became international law yesterday:
Pelosi and House Democrats Hold Discussion with Veterans' and Military Organizations
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, Congressman Lane Evans of Illinois, ranking Democrat on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and leading House Democrats hosted a discussion with the leaders of several veterans' and military organizations this week.
Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she has recommended Philip E. Coyle III of Los Angeles to President Bush for nomination to the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission.
Pelosi, House Democrats Unveil Jobs and Prosperity Plan as Part of the New Partnership for America's Future
Washington, D.C. - Today House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, joined by Congressmen James Oberstar (D-MN) and George Miller (D-CA), unveiled legislative proposals to promote prosperity and job growth as part of the House Democrats' New Partnership for America's Future. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
Washington, D.C. " House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today recommended San Francisco attorney Michael Yaki for a seat on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Pelosi made the announcement today at a meeting of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Washington, D.C. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is expected to appoint Yaki to the Commission later today.
Washington, D.C. " Today House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and several Members of Congress held a discussion on strengthening Social Security and the value of survivor benefits. Pelosi was joined by Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman James E. Clyburn (D-SC) and Congressmen Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Earl Pomeroy (D-ND). Thompson and Pomeroy shared their personal stories on how Social Security survivor benefits affected each of their lives. Below are Pelosi remarks: