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August 11, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on Beijing's accelerating attacks on Hong Kong following the passage of its so-called "national security framework," including arrests of democracy activists and journalists, the firing and censoring of academics, the disqualification of candidates and delay of elections, arrest warrants for activists overseas including an American citizen and retaliatory sanctions against U.S.
August 10, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Joy Reid on MSNBC's The ReidOut to discuss the House-passed Heroes Act, the latest on the COVID-19 response package and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Joy Reid. I'm joined by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Speaker Pelosi, thank you for being here. We always appreciate your time.
August 10, 2020
Putting America's Children, Families and Workers First
Twelve weeks ago today, we passed The Heroes Act to honor our heroes, to safely re-open our economy and schools by defeating the virus and to put money in the pockets of the American people.
August 7, 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. Well, thank you for coming. It was a disappointing meeting. We reiterated in very strong terms our offer.
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 issued this statement after the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held, 7 to 2, that the House Judiciary Committee has standing to pursue its litigation to enforce its subpoena compelling former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify:
"Today's en banc ruling is a victory for the rule of law and Congressional oversight.
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 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 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 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.