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March 26, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Q: How is the birthday going so far?
Leader Pelosi. Great. Well, it's even going to be better when we have this wonderful vote in a few minutes. What [better] way to celebrate a birthday than with a wish coming true that we could work together to get the job done for the American people. I was just listening to the Speaker's speech on the floor, and it was very encouraging to hear.
Issues:Health Care
March 26, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of HR.2, the Bipartisan Permanent SGR Fix & CHIP Reauthorization Package. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I thank him, Mr. Pallone, I thank him and Mr. Levin, our Ranking Members on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee, for their leadership and cooperation on this issue, as well as the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Mr.
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro introduced the reauthorization of the Paycheck Fairness Act:
"Businesses, families, workers, and our economy benefit when all employees earn an honest day's pay for a full day's work, regardless of gender. Yet, women in the United States are currently earning only 78 cents, on average, for every dollar earned by men – while African American women earn 64 cents and Latinas make a staggering 56 cents for every dollar a man makes.
March 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in opposition to House Republicans' "Work Harder for Less" budget proposals. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
Leader Pelosi. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I say with great pride how impressed all of us are by his statement of values that he has put forth in this House Democratic Budget. The breadth of knowledge, the depth of commitment, the vision for a strong way to keep America number one – thank you, Mr.
March 25, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525:
"Our hearts ache for the families and friends of the 150 passengers and crew aboard Germanwings Flight 9525.
Issues:Transportation
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the introduction of bipartisan legislation to permanently fix the SGR formula for Medicare physician payments and to extend the Children's Health Insurance Plan:
"The bipartisan package unveiled today represents bold, necessary progress for our country.
Issues:Health Care
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus. Below are the Leader's Remarks:
"Good afternoon. Speaker Boehner, thank you for bringing us all together today. It's an honor to be here with Leader McConnell and Leader Reid, Senator Portman, [Congressman] Tiberi, Sherrod Brown – thank you all for making this possible through the legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to Jack Nicklaus. What a thrill for all of us to be here.
March 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press event today on the Capitol steps to commemorate the fifth anniversary of President Obama signing into law the Affordable Care Act, which has extended the reach of quality, affordable health insurance to millions of Americans. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
"Good morning, everyone. Good morning.
Issues:Health Care
March 23, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the enactment of the Affordable Care Act:
"Five years ago, we made history together when President Obama signed into law one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in a generation: the Affordable Care Act. For generations, Americans have fought to make health care a right for all, not a privilege for the few.
Issues:Health Care
March 23, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House Democratic budget alternative, which was released today:
"Last week, House Republicans released a budget that once again exposed their special interest values with a proposal to give tax breaks to the wealthy on the backs of hard-working Americans. Today, House Democrats have offered a better plan for America's future: bigger paychecks and better infrastructure for everyone.
Issues:Transportation