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May 20, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released a letter from the U.S. Department of Education that proves the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC) is able to offer a good-cause extension to City College of San Francisco (CCSF).

Issues:Education

May 19, 2014

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today honoring the life of Frank Montgomery Woods, Jr. Below are the Leader's remarks:


May 17, 2014

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Issues:Education

May 16, 2014
Pelosi Update

The Engine of Our Economy
As we celebrate National Small Business Week, we must recommit ourselves to reigniting the American dream by rebuilding the pillars of America that have made our economy strong: small businesses, entrepreneurs, and an all-inclusive and thriving middle class.


May 16, 2014

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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which was issued on May 17, 1954:

Issues:Education

May 9, 2014
Pelosi Update
This Mother’s Day, let us honor the fabulous women in our lives by promoting policies that help women achieve the economic success they so rightfully deserve and our country needs. Because, while cards are nice, paid family and medical leave strengthens families.

May 9, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after meeting with leaders of the Syrian Opposition, including President Amhad Jarba, earlier today:

"It was a privilege to receive President Jarba of the Syrian Opposition Coalition earlier today during his first official visit to the United States. We had a wide ranging discussion on the situation on the ground in Syria, and the need to end the horrific conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, and displaced millions of Syrians.


May 9, 2014

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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. Thank you very much. Good morning. Sorry to be behind schedule. We have votes on the floor, so this isn't going to last long.

Some of the subjects that I wanted to talk to you about – usually we have our weekly yesterday, but the vote on the R&D tax credit and some changes necessitated a change of this.


May 9, 2014

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today on the kidnapping of hundreds of girls and young women from a rural school in Nigeria. Leader Pelosi condemned the despicable acts of the terrorist group known as Boko Haram and called for the safe return of these innocent girls and young women to their families. Below are the Leader's remarks:


May 8, 2014

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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding the House vote to establish a Select Committee on Benghazi:

"Democrats continue to mourn with the families of those who lost their lives in Benghazi. Their deaths were a national tragedy, and we must always act in a manner that respects their memory and works to prevent future loss of life.