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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement on the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Day, which is observed on Monday, January 19, 2015.
"The Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. is an American hero who dedicated his life to moving our country closer to living up to our ideals. As a courageous organizer and compassionate faith leader, Dr. King spoke out on the major challenges of the 20th century, advocating for the end of segregation, economic exploitation, and war.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President announced proposals to strengthen working families with legislation to advance paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave for all Americans. The President also directed federal agencies to advance up to six weeks of paid sick leave for parents with a new child.
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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named the Democratic members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, led by Congressman Adam Schiff of California as Ranking Member.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement after House Republicans passed legislation to undermine Wall Street Reform by delaying implementation of the Volcker Rule, which prohibits large banks from risky gambling with taxpayer-backed funds. The bill passed 271-154.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced a new report on the steep potential cost to California of House Republicans' Homeland Security funding bill to reverse President Obama's executive actions that restore fairness and accountability to our broken immigration system.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act, bipartisan legislation that addresses the epidemic of suicide among America's veterans.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the shootings and hostage situation at a Kosher Grocery in Paris:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of all those innocent victims who lost their lives in the hostage situation on Friday at a kosher grocery store in Paris. This cowardly act of terror and anti-Semitism must be disavowed by people of all faiths and all nations.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new movable median barrier installed on the Golden Gate Bridge, which enhances safety for travelers and bridge workers. Below are the Leader's remarks:
"Thank you, Mr. President. That has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?