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On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted for a civil contempt resolution for Attorney General Barr and former White House Counsel Don McGahn to enforce Congress's subpoenas of critical information that matters in the lives of the American people – including but not limited to the findings of the
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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.
Here we are, continuing a late night into the next morning. I always say to the Members, ‘Let's see who can hoot with the owls and soar with the eagles early the next morning.' And they are there on the Floor with our appropriations bill.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement in support of the courageous protestors in Hong Kong speaking out against a dangerous proposed extradition law:
"The hearts of all freedom-loving people were moved by the courage of the one million men and women of Hong Kong who took to the streets on Sunday to peacefully demand their rights, defend their sovereignty and denounce this horrific extradition bill.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives on a resolution to hold Attorney General Barr and Don McGahn in civil contempt for their refusal to comply with Congressional subpoenas. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for giving us this opportunity to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, which is our oath of office.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 56th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, signed into law by President Kennedy on June 10, 1963:
House Democrats Pass the Dream and Promise Act
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the United States and Mexico reached an agreement to prevent the President's reckless, drastic tariffs from going into effect:
"President Trump undermined America's preeminent leadership role in the world by recklessly threatening to impose tariffs on our close friend and neighbor to the south.
Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a bipartisan Congressional Delegation concluded a visit to France to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after the Department of Labor issued its May jobs report, which showed that the economy created just 75,000 jobs:
"The May jobs report is a disturbing sign that the Administration's disastrous special interest agenda is hollowing out our economy, fueling instability and jeopardizing the financial security of working families across America.