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June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour to discuss the Administration's handling of intelligence indicating that Russia placed bounties on U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the latest on the Congressional response to the coronavirus pandemic and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Judy Woodruff.
June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, sweeping legislation to invest more than $1.5 trillion to rebuild America's infrastructure while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis and addressing disparities throughout America. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released this statement after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released guidance on the development and licensure of vaccines to prevent COVID-19:
"The whole world is praying for a coronavirus vaccine, but it must be effective and safe to be the answer to our prayers.
Issues:Health Care
June 30, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Chair Kathy Castor, Members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and House Democrats on the steps of the Capitol for a press event unveiling the "Solving the Climate Crisis" action plan, House Democrats' comprehensive plan to combat the climate crisis. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good morning, everyone, and a good morning it is.
Issues:Energy and Environment
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Jake Tapper on CNN's The Lead to discuss today's House consideration of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act and other news of the day. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Jake Tapper. The Washington Post is reporting that per intel assessments, Russian bounties did lead to U.S. servicemembers being killed. CNN has not confirmed that Washington Post report.
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling stating the President has broad power to fire the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a historic achievement of the Dodd-Frank Act signed into law ten years ago:
"Today's Supreme Court ruling regarding the President's power to fire the Bureau's director ignores the intent of Congress.
June 29, 2020
Protecting American's Healthcare
Last night, in the dark of night, during a pandemic, President Trump and Republicans asked the Supreme Court to strike down every last protection and benefit of the Affordable Care Act. At a time when families need affordable health care more than ever, the Trump Administration is trying to strip protections from 130 million Americans with pre-existi
June 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent the following letter today to the Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Gina Haspel requesting an interagency briefing for all House Members regarding disturbing press reports that Russia placed bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan and President Trump's inexplicable behavior towards Russia in light of these reports.
June 29, 2020
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202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, House Democrats' For The People legislation to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I thank you for that recognition.
Issues:Health Care