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October 4, 2013
End the Shutdown Now
Today marks the fourth day of the Republican Government Shutdown. They are insisting that they will not fund the government unless we overturn or undermine the Affordable Care Act. That will never happen.
There is a simple solution to this manufactured crisis: allow a vote on the Senate-passed measure to reopen the federal government. Enough of their members have stated willingness to support this bill – we could vote on it now and end the shutdown in a matter of hours.
October 2, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at a press stakeout at the White House following a meeting between congressional leaders and President Barack Obama. Below is a transcript of her remarks and the question and answer session with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid:
Thank you Mr. Leader. On March 1st we saw many of you out here after we had a meeting in the oval office with President Obama.
October 1, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor today in opposition to the House Republican veterans bill that offers $6.2 billion less than what was provided in the bipartisan Veterans Appropriations bill passed by the House earlier this year. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his great service to our country, for his leadership on behalf our veterans. They are precious to us.
September 28, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the latest GOP proposal to create a Republican Government Shutdown:
“The Senate has acted in a clear way to keep government open.
September 27, 2013
Another Manufactured Crisis
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, the sad truth remains unchanged: Speaker Boehner has surrendered the gavel to the Tea Party’s desperate attempt to force a Republican Government Shutdown and
September 26, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi took to the House floor today to congratulate Oracle Team USA on their spectacular comeback against Emirates Team New Zealand in San Francisco Bay for the 34th annual America's Cup. Below are the Leader’s remarks:
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to thank Mr. Davis for courtesy to allow me with great enthusiasm to come to the floor, to salute Team America, the Oracle Team USA which came from behind to win the America’s Cup.
September 26, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after President Obama’s speech in Maryland on the patient protections in the Affordable Care Act:
“Today, President Obama cut through the Beltway bubble to explain exactly what millions of Americans will see when Health Insurance Marketplaces open across the country on Tuesday: quality, affordable, health care.
Issues:Health Care
September 25, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C.
September 25, 2013
Contact: Drew Hammill (Pelosi), 202-226-7616
Ryan Nickel (Welch), 202-225-4115
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi along with 185 Members of the House Democratic Caucus, led by Chief Deputy Whip Peter Welch, sent a letter to President Barack Obama stating their support for a clean debt ceiling increase that ensures the full faith and credit of the United States of America and avoids a Republican default. Below is the full text of the letter:
September 25, 2013
The Honorable Barack H.