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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Rules Committee approved the Republican resolution authorizing a lawsuit against the President:

"It is clear that Republicans will do anything to distract attention from their special-interest agenda of obstruction and dysfunction. While Democrats work to jumpstart the middle class, Republicans are wasting time and taxpayer dollars on another hypocritical, partisan and preposterous lawsuit against the President.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the rulings on the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, and the U.S Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit:

"Today's unanimous decision from the 4th Circuit affirms the intent of the Affordable Care Act: to make quality, affordable health insurance available to every American in every state.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement following a White House ceremony at which President Barack Obama signed an executive order that bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in federal contracts, and takes the historic step of protecting transgender Americans in the federal workplace:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, confirmed to have been shot down over eastern Ukraine:

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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:

Leader Pelosi. Good morning. Good morning.

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks on the steps of the Capitol today at the unveiling of House Democrats' new economic agenda: ‘Middle Class Jumpstart.' Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block legislation 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. House Republicans voted to block the House from considering companion legislation yesterday.