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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic supporters of the P5+1 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) joined military veterans and Gold Star families for a press event in support of the historic Iran nuclear agreement today. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Good evening. Tonight, we are on the eve of the start of the House debate on the JCPOA with Iran. We have gathered with military veterans and Gold Star families to express our strong support for this historic agreement.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced an executive order requiring federal contractors to provide their employees up to seven days of paid sick leave per year, as well as new Department of Labor rules giving federal contract workers new tools to demand equal pay:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in recognition of Labor Day:
"Every Labor Day, America pays tribute to the hard-working men and women who are the beating heart of our economy and the backbone of our democracy. When working people succeed, America succeeds – and, this weekend, we rededicate ourselves to defending their rights and expanding their opportunities.
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New Orleans – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Hurricane Katrina 10th Anniversary Commemoration: The Power of Community at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Leader Pelosi joined President Bill Clinton, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and local leaders to commemorate the resilience of New Orleans in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina. Below are the Leader's remarks:
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Women's Equality Day, which this year recognizes the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the passing of former Congressman Louis Stokes, the first African American to represent Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives, who passed away today at age 90:
"Today, we mourn the loss of a trailblazing and courageous legislator who gave 30 years of service in the House: Congressman Louis Stokes. Lou Stokes was a patriot in the finest sense of the word – absolutely committed to our country, and to making it better.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today marking the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Ryan White CARE Act: