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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held a press availability following the Congressional leadership meeting with President Barack Obama today at the White House. Below is a series of questions and Leader Pelosi's answers:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the second anniversary of Hurricane Sandy:

"Two years ago, the winds and waves of Hurricane Sandy brought devastation to communities across the East Coast, claiming homes, businesses and 117 lives. In the destruction and the suffering, we knew we had a duty to act – to support our fellow Americans in their time of need, and give them the support to recover and rebuild.

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today marking five years since President Obama signed into law the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation deters hate crimes by expanding federal protections and equipping state and local law enforcement with the tools needed to prosecute hate crimes based on sexual orientation, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or gender identity.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) announced the details of a friendly wager over the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.