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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 52nd anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, signed into law by President Kennedy in 1963:
"Ensuring equal pay for equal work is in the best interest of American families and America's future. Fifty-two years after President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law, we must rededicate ourselves to ensuring justice for the many American women who still suffer wage discrimination.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Mervin Field, founder of the Field Poll news service:
"Mervin Field's ingenuity, his charisma and wit, his transformative and innovative leadership changed California and our world. His deep and abiding sense of purpose strengthened civil society for hard-working Americans. By improving the research and analysis that informs public policy, Merv performed a public service that improved lives and our great democracy.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 280,000 jobs. With businesses adding 262,000 jobs, this represents the 63rd consecutive month of private sector job growth:
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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, everyone.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at a House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee hearing today entitled "Domestic Violence and Guns: An Epidemic for Women and Families." Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement following the passage of the USA Freedom Act in the Senate by a vote of 67 to 32:
"Congress has a responsibility to protect the security and liberty of the American people. Today, after the dangerous, unnecessary and avoidable lapse in authorization of national security tools, the Republican Senate has finally passed the USA Freedom Act.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement in honor of LGBT History Month, which begins on June 1:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Senate Republicans' failure to pass the USA Freedom Act before tonight's deadline, allowing the expiration of key intelligence gathering authorities:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Joseph "Beau" Biden III, son of Vice President Joe Biden, and the former Delaware Attorney General:
"My husband Paul and I are heartbroken at the news of Beau Biden's passing.
"Beau Biden represented the best of America. Time and again, he showed the quality of his character, the strength of his intellect, and the depth of his dedication to leave a better world for his two children.