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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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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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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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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Freshmen House Democrats for a press availability ahead of the House vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good evening, everyone.
Thank you for being around, this hour of the night. I am very proud of the success we have had, the work of our Committee Chairs and the staff to put together this legislation.
Putting Families First
Tonight, the House and the Administration have come to an agreement and passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This legislation is about testing, testing, testing. To stop the spread of the virus, we have secured free coronavirus testing for everyone who needs a test, including the uninsured.