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August 7, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Kristen Welker on MSNBC's Live to discuss the House-passed Heroes Act, the latest on the negotiations on the COVID-19 response package and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Kristen Welker. With that, I do want to bring in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Madam Speaker, thank you so much for joining me on a very busy day for you –
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning.
August 7, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability before a meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
As I know you are keeping track, today marks twelve weeks since we passed the Heroes Act in the House of Representatives.
August 6, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today in the Capitol Visitor Center. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
August 6, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Jim Cramer on CNBC's Squawk on the Street to discuss the House-passed Heroes Act, the latest on the negotiations on the COVID-19 response package and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Jim Cramer. Madam Speaker is here. And it's great because we've just gotten the most up-to-date look by what the Majority Leader, Senator McConnell, said. Welcome back to Squawk on the Street. It's good to see you.
August 6, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after House Republicans' lawsuit to block remote voting by proxy during a dangerous pandemic was dismissed in District Court:
"Remote voting by proxy is fully consistent with the Constitution and more than a century of legal precedent, including Supreme Court cases, that make clear that the House can determine its own rules.
August 6, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement to mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law on August 6, 1965:
"For 55 years, the landmark Voting Rights Act has stood as a guardian of our democracy. This historic achievement was a result of generations of patriotic Americans who struggled and gave their lives to overcome systemic injustice and disenfranchisement to insist on their right to vote.
Issues:Voting Rights
August 6, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening.
We had what I would call a consequential meeting. It was one where we could see the difference in values that we bring to the table.
August 5, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon.
August 4, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour to discuss the House-passed Heroes Act, the latest on the negotiations on the COVID-19 response package and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Judy Woodruff. To give us a sense of where things stand, I'm joined by the Democrats' top negotiator. She is the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. Madam Speaker, welcome back to the Newshour. In brief, where do things stand?
August 4, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer held a media availability after meeting with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to discuss further coronavirus relief legislation. Below is a full transcript:
Leader Schumer. Okay, hello everybody. We alternate who goes first each day.