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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 on the House legislation, introduced by Pro-Choice Caucus co-Chairs Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO), and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), to prohibit for-profit employers from using religious beliefs to deny employees coverage of contraception or any other vital health service required under federal law:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement honoring Raoul Wallenberg who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda earlier today:
"Even in the deepest darkness of hate, there shine stars of hope, compassion, and courage. Armed only with diplomatic papers and his own creativity and determination, Raoul Wallenberg helped thousands escape the Holocaust in the chaotic and brutal final month of World War Two.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after University of California President Janet Napolitano announced that she will recommend Dr. Sam Hawgood to the Board of Regents to be the next chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the prospect of a strike on the Long Island Rail Road during contract negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and railway unions:
"Avoiding a strike on the Long Island Rail Road should be a priority for all levels of government. It is my hope that all parties involved will be able reach a fair resolution, and that we can avoid the disruption of a strike that would have a negative impact on commuters.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the President's request for $3.7 billion in emergency funding to address the surge of unaccompanied children crossing our southern border, and for $600 million to fight wildfires:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 288,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent. With businesses adding 262,000 jobs, this marks the 52nd consecutive month of private sector job growth:
This 4th of July, let us all remember the first and lasting promise of America – that everyone is created equal, that liberty and justice are a right for each and every person who calls this land home. Generations of Americans have stood up, have fought, have marched, have even died so that this promise is not empty for all but the most fortunate few. We must remember these Americans, for their sacrifices lift us all, and their courage continues to carry us forward.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
"The Civil Rights Act stands as one of the great legislative achievements in our history: a pillar of fairness, justice and equality, and a monument to countless acts of courage that brought it into being.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, allowing for-profit corporations to exclude birth control coverage in their employees' insurance plans: