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June 16, 2020
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June 15, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Wolf Blitzer on CNN's The Situation Room to discuss the Congressional response to the killing of George Floyd, including Democrats' transformational legislation, the Justice in Policing Act of 2020, and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Wolf Blitzer. Right now, we're joined by the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.
June 15, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement on the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, ruling that federal employment non-discrimination laws protect all LGBTQ employees:
"Today, the Supreme Court has unequivocally affirmed that all Americans, regardless of who you are or whom you love, are protected from discrimination in the workplace under federal law.
Issues:LGBTQ+
June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge by the Trump Administration to California's sanctuary city law, leaving intact an appellate decision holding that the federal government cannot force state and local law enforcement officials to target immigrants:
"Today's decision is a victory for public safety.
June 12, 2020
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the finalized Health and Human Services Department rule rolling back Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act to weaken anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans, women, communities of color and other vulnerable populations in health care:
"The Trump Administration's latest shameful rule is a shocking attack on the health and well-being of countless vulnerable communities, including women, LGBTQ indiv
Issues:Health CareLGBTQ+
June 12, 2020
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on reports that the Trump Administration has reversed course and is now refusing to disclose amounts or recipients of Paycheck Protection Program loans:
"The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to be a lifeline to help vulnerable small businesses with the greatest need, particularly the minority, women and veteran-owned businesses that are struggling.
June 11, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Cathy Feingold and Fred Ross, Jr. to the Independent Mexico Labor Expert Board, which was created under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act to monitor and evaluate the implementation of Mexico's labor reforms and compliance with its labor obligations. All appointees to the twelve-member Board will serve a six year term.
June 11, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined David Westin on Bloomberg's Balance of Power to discuss the Congressional response to the killing of George Floyd, including Democrats' newly unveiled Justice in Policing Act of 2020, and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
David Westin. This is Balance of Power on Bloomberg Television and Radio. I'm David Westin. We turn now to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, she is Nancy Pelosi.
June 11, 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. As we gather here in the Visitors Center, our Congressional Black Caucus is holding a forum listening to people, discussing our legislation, following up on yesterday's hearing. As you know, yesterday, the Judiciary Committee held a hearing: Policing Practices and Law Enforcement Accountability.