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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after Congressman Henry Waxman announced that he would not seek re-election this year:
"For the past four decades, Congressman Henry Waxman's name has been synonymous with responsible action, extraordinary legislative skill, passionate public service, and bold leadership on behalf of Los Angeles, California, and the American people.
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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 afternoon. Here we are on Wednesday, the day after the President's speech. I see the hardy souls who hoot with the owls and soar with the eagles the next day. Thank you for being here.
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Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement tonight after President Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress:
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Washington, D.C. – House Democrats will be joined by Americans from communities nationwide to hear President Obama lay out his vision to help create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow our economy. Members' invited guests have been impacted by a wide array of issues that are expected to be addressed in the State of the Union. Below are some of those individuals who will be attending the speech as guests of House Democrats:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement regarding today's new report showing that more than 1.6 million Americans will have been cut off from their unemployment insurance:
"Every week Republicans keep up their shortsighted and immoral refusal to extend emergency unemployment insurance, another 72,000 Americans lose the lifeline they depend on to support their families as they search for work.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the 50th anniversary of the 24th amendment to the Constitution, which eliminated the poll tax:
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade:
"On the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we rededicate ourselves to protecting a woman's right to make her own health care decisions.
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San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today to mark the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturned a century of common-sense campaign finance laws and allowed unlimited corporate and special interest donations into our campaigns: