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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Bob Casey, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Former HHS Secretary Sebelius and Protect Our Care on a press call to mark the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act and to highlight what's at stake for Americans if President Trump and Republicans overturn the law as the nation grapples with the coronavirus. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered a statement on the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and the introduction of House Democrats' Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon.

Ten years ago today, on March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. On that proud day, we took a monumental step forward for the health and financial security of the American people.

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San Francisco – Speaker Pelosi today called on President Trump to use the Defense Production Act to address widespread shortages of key materials during the coronavirus epidemic, including ventilators, diagnostic test supplies, masks and other personal protective equipment. Last week, 57 House Democrats wrote a letter to the President asking him to invoke the Defense Production Act. Yesterday evening, President Trump tweeted that he had signed the Defense Production Act but was not yet invoking its powers.

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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the passage of S. 3503, legislation to help student veterans as schools close or move to online classes by giving VA the authority to continue paying GI Bill payments and monthly housing allowances at existing rates:

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