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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral Child Care and Development Block Grant Program reauthorization:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to ensure women receive equal pay for equal work:

"Today, Senate Republicans voted for the second time this year against giving women workers the tools they need to ensure that they receive equal pay for equal work. By failing to stand up for women, Senate Republicans once again refused to put American workers – and middle-class families – first.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the passing of Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr.:

"Thomas H. Boggs, Jr. was one of our nation's leading legal minds – and a passionate advocate for American workers and middle-class families. From his early days as an elevator operator in the halls of Congress to his time as partner at Squire Patton Boggs, he never wavered in his faith in the possibility of our nation.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts on Monday, September 15:

"Each Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize our Latino community's contributions to our country and our history – and honor the many ways in which Latinos and Latinas in all walks of life have made America more American.

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

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked passage of a constitutional amendment to overturn the misguided Citizens United decision by a vote of 54-42:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act legislation, which President Bill Clinton signed into law on September 13, 1994:

"Every woman – regardless of the color of her skin or where she was born – deserves to feel safe at home, at work, and while walking down the street. For 20 years, the Violence Against Women Act has served as the foundation of our efforts to end sexual and domestic violence in the United States.