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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after House Republicans once again objected to a disaster relief bill that the bipartisan Senate overwhelmingly agreed to, even after more deadly storms hit communities over the weekend:
Women Earning The Right To Vote
One hundred years ago, our nation took a momentous step forward when the House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. This historic achievement came as a result of generations of courageous women who fought to have their voices heard and to take their rightful place as full and equal citizens in our democracy.
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San Francisco – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th:
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Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Trump Administration advanced an HHS proposed rule that would end anti-discrimination protections for women and transgender Americans in health care, days after announcing a proposed rule at HUD that would strip protections for transgender Americans at homeless shelters:
"The Trump Administration's actions show utter contempt for the health, safety and humanity of women and transgender Americans.
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Washington D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a reception in Statuary Hall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of House passage of the 19th Amendment, on May 21, 1919. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Speaker Pelosi. Good afternoon! Yes, indeed, this afternoon is very much a cause for celebration and cheering for what happened 100 years ago today in the House of Representatives. I want to thank the U.S. Army String Quartet for making it so pleasant for us.
[Applause]
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