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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah:
"The capture of Ahmed Abu Khatallah should stand as a stern reminder to all those who would harm Americans: no matter how far you run, or how deep you hide, you will face justice.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the White House announced that President Obama has ordered his staff to draft an executive order banning discrimination by federal contractors on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 150th anniversary of the date Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864:
"Arlington is sacred ground – a place of rest for our heroes for 150 years, where America honors those who have died in the service of our country, from President John F. Kennedy to the Unknown Soldier.
Game of Loans
Republicans in the House and the Senate once again showed their contempt for the millions of American burdened by crushing student loan debt with their votes this week.
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Our nation makes a solemn promise to every man and woman who puts on the uniform to fight in our name: that just as the military leaves no one behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home.
In the past five years, two million new veterans have come home, bearing the seen and unseen scars of war after more than a decade of conflict. We must remember that endless war abroad has costs here at home that we must address.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the President's remarks on the recent advances by militant groups in Iraq:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after ACCJC announced it would provide CCSF a good-cause extension to comply with accrediting standards:
"This proposed rule change is good news for our students and our city. I commend the ACCJC for providing a good-cause extension to City College and for upholding the rigorous academic, management and financial standards necessary for the college's success.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the Senate overwhelmingly passed VA reform legislation by a vote of 93-3:
"With today's vote, the Senate acted to restore confidence in our nation's solemn pledge to our veterans: that just as the military leaves no one behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they come home.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Republicans in the House and Senate voted in each chamber to block consideration of The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, a bill to reduce the burden of student debt:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement marking the 51st anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, signed into law by President Kennedy in 1963: