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Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member George Miller, and House Democratic Members held a press event today on the need to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for hard-working Americans and called for the passage of H.R. 1010, the Fair Minimum Wage Act. Below are the Leader's opening and closing remarks:
Leader Pelosi's Opening Remarks
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama announced he will nominate ProAmerica Bank CEO Maria Contreras-Sweet to join his cabinet as the head of the Small Business Administration:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Senate Republicans twice blocked a vote to restore emergency unemployment benefits:
"Today's votes in the Senate are devastating news to millions of unemployed Americans and their families across the country.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Congressman George Miller announced that he will retire after serving four decades in Congress:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the passing of former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon:
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 74,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.7 percent. December marks the 46th consecutive month of private sector job growth, adding 8.2 million jobs.
"Today's jobs report proves that while our economy is still making progress we still have work to do – especially for Americans still struggling to find a job and make ends meet.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congressman Richard Hudson announced the details of a friendly wager over the second round playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. As passionate fans and competitive colleagues, the Members of Congress agreed to a battle for bragging rights and local delicacies.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the House Republicans voted against House Democrats' effort to bring up legislation to extend emergency unemployment insurance for the three months. This is the second time in two months House Democrats have offered a motion to force a vote on extending unemployment insurance.
"Once again, House Republicans have demonstrated a callous and shameful disregard for millions of hardworking Americans facing economic hardship.
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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. Happy New Year. I hope you all had a beneficial holiday season, productive and relaxation. And I always remind you, recreation is important. Recreate – recreate has the word re-create. We must renew ourselves being with our families and friends, and being inspired by the holiday.