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Pelosi Remarks at Press Availability on Ex-Im Bank Discharge Petition

October 9, 2015

“This is a very important day because we have broken through the wall of obstruction in the Congress, again to get the job done in a bipartisan way, which is what we all come here to do. The Ex-Im Bank is about small businesses, about businesses throughout our country, benefiting from our opportunity to reach markets overseas. Every big trading country has the equivalent of an Ex-Im Bank. For us to have ours not authorized and funded is to tie the hands of American business as we try to expand our exports and, again, increase jobs and paychecks in the United States.

Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today

October 8, 2015

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.

Leader Pelosi. Good morning.

Pelosi Floor Speech in Support of Homebuyers and Consumers

October 7, 2015

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Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House Floor in support of homebuyers and consumers. Below are the Leader's remarks:

Issues:Housing

San Franciscans Join #PopeinDC

October 5, 2015

Pelosi Update

During last week’s extraordinary address by His Holiness Pope Francis to a Joint Meeting of Congress, I was proud so many San Franciscans from across our city were able to join this historic event as my guests. Our many neighbors at the Capitol included University of San Francisco Chancellor Father Stephen Privett, climate advocates Tom and Kat Steyer, and labor leader Dolores Huerta – who gathered in fellowship with students from San Francisco studying at D.C.’s universities, parishioners invited from every Catholic parish in San Francisco to my own parish priest, Father Ken Westray and his family. We were all blessed to be a part of Pope Francis’ message of hope and dialogue of peace.

Pelosi Statement on Announcement of Finalized Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement

October 5, 2015

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after it was announced that negotiators have finalized the terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. The agreement is now subject to Congressional approval:

"The finalized terms of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will shortly be reviewed by Congress and the American people. As promised, House Democrats will be shining a bright light on the provisions of TPP and their impact on hard-working families.

Pelosi Sends Letter to Speaker Boehner Calling for Select Committee on Gun Violence

October 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner calling for the creation of a Select Committee on Gun Violence to confront the crisis of gun violence in America and recommend common sense legislation to help end it. In addition, Leader Pelosi urged Congressional passage of the bipartisan King-Thompson bill to strengthen background checks that save American lives.

Pelosi Statement on September Jobs Report

October 2, 2015

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Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 142,000 jobs. With businesses adding 118,000 jobs last month, September represents the 67th consecutive month of private sector job growth:

"Last month's jobs report shows we have more work to do to move our economy forward. There is clearly more Congress can and must do to create jobs, raise wages and meet the needs of America's hard-working families.

Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman William Donlon ‘Don’ Edwards

October 2, 2015

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement on the passing of former Congressman Don Edwards of California, who passed away yesterday at the age of 100:

Pelosi Statement on Shooting at Umpqua Community College

October 1, 2015

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader released the following statement on the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon:

"Today's shooting is another searing tragedy for our nation. Our hearts ache for the families of those killed and wounded on campus, and we share in the shock and grief of this community.

Pelosi Remarks at Bicameral Democratic Leadership Press Conference

October 1, 2015

Press Release

Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and House and Senate Democratic leaders held a press conference today following a bicameral Democratic leadership meeting discussing a path forward towards a budget deal this fall. Below are the Leader's remarks followed by a question and answer session:

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