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Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 142,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.1 percent. With businesses adding 134,000 jobs, this marks the 54th consecutive month of private sector job growth.
"Today's jobs report shows our economy continuing to move forward. It is clear, however, that Republicans' special interest obstruction and dysfunction are stalling the middle class and costing our country jobs.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Governor Jerry Brown and California Legislature leaders announced plans to increase and extend the state's Film and Television Production Tax Credit:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama, in a speech to the American Legion's 96th Convention, announced 19 new executive measures for service members, veterans, and military families:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in commemoration of Women's Equality Day, which celebrates the ratification of the 19th Amendment:
"Women's Equality Day celebrates an American victory – extending voting rights to America's mothers, sisters, and daughters. By ratifying the 19th amendment 94 years ago, we strengthened our democracy and created a more just society.
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after House Republicans released the no-bid contract they signed with a Washington law firm to sue President Obama, which was negotiated in secret without the consultation of any Democrats and forces taxpayers to pay the $500-an-hour cost:
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the murder of American journalist James Foley by ISIS militants:
"James Foley dedicated his life to reporting from some of the darkest and most dangerous conflicts in the world. His courageous coverage shone a light on important issues and essential stories in war-torn communities across the Middle East and North Africa.