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February 4, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on proposed Open Internet rules announced today by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler:


February 3, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today and participated in a moderated conversation at the Brookings Institution on Democrats' ongoing efforts to strengthen the financial security of America's working families. Below are the Leader's remarks as prepared for delivery:


February 2, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of National African American History Month, which begins today.

"Throughout February we celebrate the contributions of African Americans to our shared story as we work together to strengthen our communities and enrich our democracy. African American history illustrates the resilience, courage, and creativity of the American people in our continued fight for equality.

Issues:Human Rights

February 2, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the release of the President's Fiscal Year 2016 budget request:


January 30, 2015
Pelosi Update
Six years ago this week, President Obama made the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act the first bill he signed into law, restoring the right of women and other workers to challenge pay discrimination in court. It was a landmark law – ensuring that the courthouse door was open for women seeking to fight discrimination.

January 30, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Philadelphia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today at the Budget Priorities Session of the Democratic Issues Conference on House Democrats' forthcoming budget proposal, which would invest in measures to strengthen the middle class by growing the economy and growing the paychecks of working families. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:


January 29, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Philadelphia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement ahead of the President's forthcoming announcement to House Democrats' Issues Conference that he will replace the sequester in his upcoming budget:

"For too long, the draconian cuts of the sequester have strangled our investments to keep America #1 in the global economy and to ensure our national security. Republicans' insistence on these unbalanced and irresponsible cuts has cost jobs and slowed our economy.


January 29, 2015

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Philadelphia – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the sixth anniversary of enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act:

"In 2009, on this day, President Obama made the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act the first bill he signed into law, restoring the right of women and other workers to challenge pay discrimination in court. It was a landmark law – ensuring that the courthouse door was open for women seeking to fight discrimination.